Safety glass imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported safety glass worth $3.1 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.0 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 | $3.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 5.7K t |
Where Lebanon imports safety glass from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), Turkey (13%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 49% |
| Turkey | $416K | 13% |
| Italy | $365K | 12% |
| Belgium | $189K | 6% |
| Egypt | $188K | 6% |
| Netherlands | $143K | 4.6% |
| France | $46K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $29K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25K | 0.8% |
| Czech Republic | $22K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 7007
| 7007.21 | Glass: safety glass, laminated, of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels | 39% |
| 7007.29 | Glass: safety glass, laminated, (not of a size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels) | 27% |
| 7007.19 | Glass: safety glass, toughened (tempered), (not of a size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels) | 18% |
| 7007.11 | Glass: safety glass, toughened (tempered), of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels | 17% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7007.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.10 per kg, close to the world average of $1.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Safety glass exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported safety glass worth $1.4 million (484 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Cyprus (31%), Guinea (16%), Oman (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $428K | 31% |
| Guinea | $227K | 16% |
| Oman | $157K | 11% |
| Republic of the Congo | $134K | 9.7% |
| Cayman Isds | $119K | 8.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $91K | 6.6% |
| Cameroon | $88K | 6.4% |
| Nigeria | $50K | 3.6% |
| Syria | $28K | 2% |
| Senegal | $22K | 1.6% |
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 7007: Safety glass, consisting of toughened (tempered) or laminated glass.
Common questions
What is the value of safety glass imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported safety glass worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply safety glass to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Turkey (13%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 755% on the year.
What is the average import price of safety glass per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.10 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $1.91 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 safety glass to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2022 at $6.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export safety glass?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cyprus, Guinea and Oman. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for safety glass?
The HS code for safety glass is heading 7007. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 7007.21 (39% of the value) and 7007.29 (27%). It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7007 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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