Stainless steel sheet imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported stainless steel sheet worth $14.9 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $14.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $15.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $15.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $10.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $16.0M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $16.2M | 6.8K t |
Where Lebanon imports stainless steel sheet from
Most of the value came from Taiwan (35%), China (29%), Turkey (28%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $5.2M | 35% |
| China | $4.3M | 29% |
| Turkey | $4.1M | 28% |
| Indonesia | $632K | 4.3% |
| Finland | $189K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $181K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $157K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $44K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $26K | 0.2% |
| India | $14K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7219
| 7219.90 | Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7219 | 45% |
| 7219.33 | Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mm | 18% |
| 7219.34 | Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 0.5mm or more but not exceeding 1mm | 17% |
| 7219.32 | Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm | 4.7% |
| 7219.22 | Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm | 4.5% |
| 7219.24 | Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness of less than 3mm | 4.3% |
| 7219.23 | Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm | 2.4% |
| 7219.31 | Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled or cold-reduced, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7219.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.10 per kg, 35% above the world average of $2.30. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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 7219: Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width of 600mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel sheet imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported stainless steel sheet worth $14.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel sheet to Lebanon?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by China (29%) and Turkey (28%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.10 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $2.30 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 sheet to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.2 million in 2017 to $14.9 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2017 at $16.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for stainless steel sheet?
The HS code for stainless steel sheet is heading 7219. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 7219.90 (45% of the value) and 7219.33 (18%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 page.
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