Steel articles imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $17.7 million of steel articles in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). That is 21% more than in 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 | $17.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $14.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $13.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $21.3M | 7.8K t |
| 2017 | $21.8M | 7.5K t |
Where Lebanon imports steel articles from
Most of the value came from China (49%), Turkey (13%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.8M | 49% |
| Turkey | $2.3M | 13% |
| United States | $1.5M | 8.4% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 7.4% |
| Poland | $1.0M | 5.7% |
| Syria | $710K | 4% |
| Jordan | $400K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $318K | 1.8% |
| France | $203K | 1.1% |
| India | $155K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 7326
| 7326.90 | Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326 | 76% |
| 7326.20 | Iron or steel: wire articles | 15% |
| 7326.19 | Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in item no. 7326.11, forged or stamped, but not further worked | 8.7% |
| 7326.11 | Iron or steel: grinding balls and similar articles for mills, forged or stamped, but not further worked | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7326.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.37 per kg, 24% below the world average of $4.42, 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.
Steel articles exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported steel articles worth $4.5 million (446 tonnes). Most of it went to Iraq (8%), Ghana (8%), Cote d'Ivoire (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 25%. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+808% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $381K | 8.5% |
| Ghana | $371K | 8.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $366K | 8.2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $286K | 6.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $271K | 6.1% |
| Syria | $233K | 5.2% |
| Liberia | $223K | 5% |
| Namibia | $204K | 4.6% |
| Jordan | $194K | 4.3% |
| Guinea | $185K | 4.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 7326: Iron or steel; articles, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of steel articles imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported steel articles worth $17.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 124th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel articles to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by Turkey (13%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 73 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 51% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.37 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $4.42 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 steel articles to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.8 million in 2017 to $17.7 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2017 at $21.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export steel articles?
Yes. Lebanon exported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $13.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel articles?
The HS code for steel articles is heading 7326. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 7326.90 (76% of the value) and 7326.20 (15%). It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7326 page.
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