Precious metal jewelry exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
Lebanon exported $215.0 million of precious metal jewelry in 2024 (7 tonnes). Value fell 48% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $414.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $215.0M | 7 t |
| 2023 | $414.8M | 8 t |
| 2022 | $355.4M | 32 t |
| 2021 | $256.1M | 5 t |
| 2020 | $222.4M | 6 t |
| 2019 | $254.8M | 7 t |
| 2018 | $391.6M | 25 t |
| 2017 | $177.3M | 11 t |
Where Lebanon exports precious metal jewelry to
Most of it went to United States (37%), United Arab Emirates (27%), Kuwait (15%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $79.2M | 37% |
| United Arab Emirates | $57.2M | 27% |
| Kuwait | $31.4M | 15% |
| Switzerland | $19.0M | 8.9% |
| Jordan | $4.9M | 2.3% |
| France | $4.3M | 2% |
| Turkey | $4.2M | 2% |
| Malaysia | $3.3M | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 0.5% |
| Canada | $1.1M | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 7113
| 7113.19 | Jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof | 98% |
| 7113.11 | Jewellery: of silver, whether or not plated or clad with other precious metal, and parts thereof | 2.1% |
| 7113.20 | Jewellery: of base metal clad with precious metal, and parts thereof | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7113.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $31,160.77 per kg, 200% above the world average of $10,377.38. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Precious metal jewelry imports to Lebanon
Lebanon imported $66.4 million of precious metal jewelry in 2024 (3 tonnes). Most of the value came from Italy (40%), Turkey (34%), United Arab Emirates (5%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+181% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $26.4M | 40% |
| Turkey | $22.5M | 34% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.4M | 5.1% |
| Malaysia | $3.2M | 4.8% |
| France | $3.1M | 4.7% |
| Ireland | $2.6M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $1.0M | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $975K | 1.5% |
| Kuwait | $929K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7113: Jewellery articles and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of precious metal jewelry exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported precious metal jewelry worth $215.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries buy precious metal jewelry from Lebanon?
The United States was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($79.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (27%) and Kuwait (15%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 65 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 25% on the year.
What is the average export price of precious metal jewelry per kg?
The average declared export value was about $31,160.77 per kg in 2024, 200% above the world average of $10,377.38 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of precious metal jewelry from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $177.3 million in 2017 to $215.0 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2023 at $414.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also import precious metal jewelry?
Yes. Lebanon imported $66.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $148.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for precious metal jewelry?
The HS code for precious metal jewelry is heading 7113. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 7113.19 (98% of the value) and 7113.11 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7113 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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