Sporting firearms imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sporting firearms by Lebanon reached $6.6 million in 2024 (57 tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, 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 | $6.6M | 57 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 32 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 87 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 30 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 28 t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 104 t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 126 t |
| 2017 | $10.1M | 197 t |
Where Lebanon imports sporting firearms from
The largest suppliers were Italy (39%), Turkey (33%), Czech Republic (7%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.6M | 39% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 34% |
| Czech Republic | $486K | 7.3% |
| United States | $452K | 6.8% |
| Brazil | $311K | 4.7% |
| Portugal | $286K | 4.3% |
| Japan | $122K | 1.8% |
| Cyprus | $121K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $40K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 9303
| 9303.20 | Firearms: sporting, hunting or target-shooting shotguns, including combination shotgun-rifles | 64% |
| 9303.30 | Firearms: sporting, hunting or target-shooting rifles n.e.c. in heading no. 9303 | 26% |
| 9303.90 | Firearms: n.e.c. in heading no. 9303 | 9.8% |
| 9303.10 | Firearms: muzzle-loading | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9303.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $116.27 per kg, 21% below the world average of $146.93, 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.
Sporting firearms exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported sporting firearms worth $499 thousand (5 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (41%), Turkey (21%), United Arab Emirates (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $204K | 41% |
| Turkey | $103K | 21% |
| United Arab Emirates | $83K | 17% |
| Kuwait | $61K | 12% |
| Pakistan | $31K | 6.1% |
| Cyprus | $9K | 1.8% |
| Malaysia | $9K | 1.8% |
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 9303: Firearms; other similar devices (e.g. sporting shotguns and rifles, muzzle-loading firearms, very pistols, devices for firing flares or blank ammunition, captive bolt humane killers, line throwing guns).
Common questions
What is the value of sporting firearms imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported sporting firearms worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 57 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 178 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply sporting firearms to Lebanon?
Italy was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Turkey (33%) and the Czech Republic (7%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 199% on the year.
What is the average import price of sporting firearms per kg?
The average declared import value was about $116.27 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $146.93 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 sporting firearms to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.1 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2017 at $10.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export sporting firearms?
Yes. Lebanon exported $499 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sporting firearms?
The HS code for sporting firearms is heading 9303. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 9303.20 (64% of the value) and 9303.30 (26%). It sits in HS chapter 93 (arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9303 page.
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