Sporting shotguns imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $4.2 million of sporting shotguns in 2024 (45 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $9.6 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 | $4.2M | 45 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 25 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 55 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 7 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 12 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 63 t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 125 t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 177 t |
Where Lebanon imports sporting shotguns from
The largest suppliers were Italy (47%), Turkey (45%), Japan (3%). Among the main suppliers, Cyprus grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.0M | 47% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 45% |
| Japan | $122K | 2.9% |
| Cyprus | $121K | 2.9% |
| Brazil | $34K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $18K | 0.4% |
| France | $6K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $93.36 per kg, 40% below the world average of $155.13, 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.
Sporting shotguns exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $226 thousand of sporting shotguns in 2024 (1 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (37%), Kuwait (27%), Turkey (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $83K | 37% |
| Kuwait | $61K | 27% |
| Turkey | $33K | 15% |
| Pakistan | $31K | 14% |
| Cyprus | $9K | 4.1% |
| Malaysia | $9K | 3.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon sporting shotguns imports (HS 9303.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 9303.20: Firearms: sporting, hunting or target-shooting shotguns, including combination shotgun-rifles.
Common questions
What is the value of sporting shotguns imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported sporting shotguns worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 149 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply sporting shotguns to Lebanon?
Italy was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Turkey (45%) and Japan (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 879% on the year.
What is the average import price of sporting shotguns per kg?
The average declared import value was about $93.36 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $155.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sporting shotguns to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2017 at $9.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export sporting shotguns?
Yes. Lebanon exported $226 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Turkey. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sporting shotguns?
The HS code for sporting shotguns is subheading 9303.20. 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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