Stainless steel scrap exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
Lebanon exported $2.8 million of stainless steel scrap in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 2.4K t |
Where Lebanon exports stainless steel scrap to
Netherlands alone took 74% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+803% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.1M | 74% |
| India | $640K | 23% |
| Germany | $59K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $24K | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.57 per kg, close to the world average of $1.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon stainless steel scrap exports (HS 7204.21): 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 7204.21: Ferrous waste and scrap: of stainless steel.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel scrap exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported stainless steel scrap worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries buy stainless steel scrap from Lebanon?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 74% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by India (23%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 803% on the year.
What is the average export price of stainless steel scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.57 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $1.41 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of stainless steel scrap from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel scrap?
The HS code for stainless steel scrap is subheading 7204.21. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7204 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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