Smoking pipes imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of smoking pipes by Lebanon reached $5.5 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 46% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.1 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 | $5.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 474 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 784 t |
Where Lebanon imports smoking pipes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.2M | 77% |
| Syria | $856K | 16% |
| Egypt | $272K | 5% |
| United States | $44K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $41K | 0.8% |
| India | $25K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $14K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.2% |
| Greece | $6K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.52 per kg, 51% below the world average of $7.13, 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.
Smoking pipes exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $507 thousand of smoking pipes in 2024 (40 tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (13%), South Africa (12%), United Kingdom (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $64K | 13% |
| South Africa | $60K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $52K | 10% |
| Nigeria | $51K | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $42K | 8.3% |
| Canada | $40K | 7.8% |
| Turkey | $36K | 7.1% |
| Australia | $32K | 6.2% |
| Egypt | $19K | 3.7% |
| United States | $15K | 3% |
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 9614: Smoking pipes (including pipe bowls) and cigar or cigarette holders, and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of smoking pipes imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported smoking pipes worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 195 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply smoking pipes to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Syria (16%) and Egypt (5%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 261% on the year.
What is the average import price of smoking pipes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.52 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $7.13 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 smoking pipes to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. The peak was 2023 at $10.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export smoking pipes?
Yes. Lebanon exported $507 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, South Africa and the United Kingdom. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for smoking pipes?
The HS code for smoking pipes is heading 9614. In Lebanon all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9614.00. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9614 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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