Prefabricated buildings exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon exported prefabricated buildings worth $8.8 million (4.4 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $21.5 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 | $8.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $14.7M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $13.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $21.5M | 11.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $613K | 239 t |
Where Lebanon exports prefabricated buildings to
The largest buyer markets were Cote d'Ivoire (36%), United Arab Emirates (8%), Nigeria (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+527% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3.2M | 36% |
| United Arab Emirates | $721K | 8.2% |
| Nigeria | $713K | 8.1% |
| Togo | $435K | 5% |
| Australia | $365K | 4.2% |
| Iraq | $339K | 3.9% |
| Gabon | $335K | 3.8% |
| Jordan | $293K | 3.4% |
| Angola | $247K | 2.8% |
| Qatar | $235K | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 9406
| 9406.90 | Buildings: prefabricated, not of wood | 97% |
| 9406.10 | Buildings: prefabricated, of wood | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9406.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.01 per kg, 33% below the world average of $2.98, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prefabricated buildings imports to Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon imported prefabricated buildings worth $3.7 million (778 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Italy (40%), China (23%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+684% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.5M | 40% |
| China | $834K | 23% |
| Germany | $579K | 16% |
| Turkey | $320K | 8.7% |
| Spain | $155K | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $59K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $45K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $34K | 0.9% |
| United States | $28K | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $27K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 9406: Buildings; prefabricated.
Common questions
What is the value of prefabricated buildings exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported prefabricated buildings worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 167 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy prefabricated buildings from Lebanon?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (8%) and Nigeria (8%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 31 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 527% on the year.
What is the average export price of prefabricated buildings per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.01 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $2.98 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 prefabricated buildings from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $613 thousand in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2019 at $21.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also import prefabricated buildings?
Yes. Lebanon imported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, China and Germany. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for prefabricated buildings?
The HS code for prefabricated buildings is heading 9406. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 9406.90 (97% of the value) and 9406.10 (3%). It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9406 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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