Rubber articles imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $9.1 million of rubber articles in 2024 (808 tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $12.6 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 | $9.1M | 808 t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 732 t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 725 t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $12.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 2.0K t |
Where Lebanon imports rubber articles from
Most of the value came from China (31%), Germany (31%), Italy (5%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+266% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 31% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 31% |
| Italy | $418K | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $398K | 4.4% |
| Thailand | $390K | 4.3% |
| Spain | $301K | 3.3% |
| United States | $246K | 2.7% |
| India | $217K | 2.4% |
| Greece | $184K | 2% |
| Syria | $143K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 4016
| 4016.99 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4016, of non-cellular rubber | 58% |
| 4016.93 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gaskets, washers and other seals, of non-cellular rubber | 22% |
| 4016.91 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), floor coverings and mats, of non-cellular rubber | 8.6% |
| 4016.95 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), inflatable articles (other than boat or dock fenders), of non-cellular rubber | 4.4% |
| 4016.10 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), moulded rubber mats and mats of non-rectangular shape made by cutting from the piece, of cellular rubber | 4.2% |
| 4016.92 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), erasers, of non-cellular rubber | 3.5% |
| 4016.94 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), boat or dock fenders, whether or not inflatable, of non-cellular rubber | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4016.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.31 per kg, close to the world average of $10.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber articles exports from Lebanon
Exports of rubber articles by Lebanon reached $762 thousand in 2024 (242 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Republic of the Congo (14%), Serbia (11%), Syria (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+617% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of the Congo | $108K | 14% |
| Serbia | $85K | 11% |
| Syria | $81K | 11% |
| Cyprus | $46K | 6% |
| Turkey | $38K | 4.9% |
| Greece | $37K | 4.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $32K | 4.3% |
| Uruguay | $27K | 3.6% |
| Qatar | $24K | 3.1% |
| Nigeria | $23K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 4016: Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 40.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber articles imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported rubber articles worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 808 tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber articles to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Germany (31%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 266% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.31 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $10.37 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 rubber articles to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2018 at $12.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export rubber articles?
Yes. Lebanon exported $762 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Republic of the Congo, Serbia and Syria. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber articles?
The HS code for rubber articles is heading 4016. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 4016.99 (58% of the value) and 4016.93 (22%). It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4016 page.
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