Stainless steel bars and shapes imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $2.4 million of stainless steel bars and shapes in 2024 (443 tonnes). Value rose 60% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.1 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 | $2.4M | 443 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 265 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 463 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 464 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 379 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 740 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 749 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 525 t |
Where Lebanon imports stainless steel bars and shapes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 63% |
| India | $464K | 19% |
| Italy | $198K | 8.3% |
| Sweden | $106K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $48K | 2% |
| Austria | $30K | 1.2% |
| United States | $24K | 1% |
| Spain | $5K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $4K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7222
| 7222.30 | Steel, stainless: bars and rods, n.e.c. in heading no. 7222 | 41% |
| 7222.20 | Steel, stainless: bars and rods, cold-formed or cold-finished | 33% |
| 7222.11 | Steel, stainless: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of circular cross-section | 18% |
| 7222.40 | Steel, stainless: angles, shapes and sections | 4.1% |
| 7222.19 | Steel, stainless: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, other than of circular cross-section | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7222.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.41 per kg, close to the world average of $4.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stainless steel bars and shapes exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $463 thousand of stainless steel bars and shapes in 2024 (114 tonnes). Syria alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $379K | 82% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $20K | 4.3% |
| Mali | $16K | 3.4% |
| Qatar | $16K | 3.3% |
| Republic of the Congo | $14K | 2.9% |
| Gambia | $13K | 2.7% |
| Gabon | $4K | 0.8% |
| Nigeria | $2K | 0.4% |
| Cyprus | $1K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 7222: Stainless steel bars and rods, angles, shapes and sections.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel bars and shapes imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported stainless steel bars and shapes worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 443 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel bars and shapes to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by India (19%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel bars and shapes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.41 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $4.63 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 stainless steel bars and shapes to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. The peak was 2022 at $3.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export stainless steel bars and shapes?
Yes. Lebanon exported $463 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Cote d'Ivoire and Mali. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel bars and shapes?
The HS code for stainless steel bars and shapes is heading 7222. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 7222.30 (41% of the value) and 7222.20 (33%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7222 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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