Precious stones imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported precious stones worth $4.0 million (20 tonnes). Value fell 43% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $22.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.0M | 20 t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 23 t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 2 t |
| 2021 | $14.2M | 4 t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 28 t |
| 2019 | $22.9M | 16 t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 28 t |
| 2017 | $14.2M | 723 t |
Where Lebanon imports precious stones from
One supplier dominates: Thailand accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Sri Lanka grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $2.3M | 58% |
| India | $526K | 13% |
| Sri Lanka | $305K | 7.5% |
| United States | $298K | 7.4% |
| Switzerland | $138K | 3.4% |
| France | $86K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $71K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $55K | 1.4% |
| Hong Kong | $48K | 1.2% |
| Brazil | $39K | 1% |
Product types under HS 7103
| 7103.91 | Stones: rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set | 84% |
| 7103.99 | Stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, (other than rubies, sapphires and emeralds), worked other than simply sawn or… | 15% |
| 7103.10 | Stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7103.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $207.54 per kg, 371% above the world average of $44.08. 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 stones exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $1.2 million of precious stones in 2024 (0 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (37%), Thailand (25%), Belgium (13%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $461K | 37% |
| Thailand | $310K | 25% |
| Belgium | $157K | 13% |
| Germany | $120K | 9.6% |
| United States | $83K | 6.7% |
| Hong Kong | $48K | 3.8% |
| Switzerland | $36K | 2.9% |
| Iran | $8K | 0.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $8K | 0.6% |
| France | $7K | 0.5% |
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 7103: Precious (excluding diamond) and semi-precious stone; worked, graded, not strung, mounted, set; ungraded precious (excluding diamond) and semi-precious stone, temporarily strung for convenience of transport.
Common questions
What is the value of precious stones imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported precious stones worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply precious stones to Lebanon?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by India (13%) and Sri Lanka (8%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 962% on the year.
What is the average import price of precious stones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $207.54 per kg in 2024, 371% above the world average of $44.08 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 imports of precious stones to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.2 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 71%. The peak was 2019 at $22.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export precious stones?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Thailand and Belgium. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for precious stones?
The HS code for precious stones is heading 7103. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 7103.91 (84% of the value) and 7103.99 (15%). 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 7103 page.
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