Steel fasteners imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported steel fasteners worth $9.8 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $15.1 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 | $9.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $13.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $11.8M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $15.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $12.2M | 5.7K t |
Where Lebanon imports steel fasteners from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.9M | 70% |
| Taiwan | $525K | 5.3% |
| India | $369K | 3.8% |
| France | $340K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $295K | 3% |
| Germany | $291K | 3% |
| Italy | $229K | 2.3% |
| Czech Republic | $150K | 1.5% |
| United States | $127K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $112K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 7318
| 7318.15 | Iron or steel: threaded screws and bolts n.e.c. in item no. 7318.1, whether or not with their nuts or washers | 49% |
| 7318.19 | Iron or steel: threaded screws, bolts and nuts n.e.c. in item no. 7318.1 | 21% |
| 7318.16 | Iron or steel: threaded nuts | 9.4% |
| 7318.22 | Iron or steel: non-threaded washers, excluding spring and lock | 5.5% |
| 7318.14 | Iron or steel: threaded self-tapping screws | 5.1% |
| 7318.29 | Iron or steel: non-threaded articles, n.e.c. in item no. 7318.2 | 4% |
| 7318.12 | Iron or steel: threaded wood screws other than coach screws | 3.5% |
| 7318.23 | Iron or steel: non-threaded rivets | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7318.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.73 per kg, 36% below the world average of $4.28, 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 fasteners exports from Lebanon
Exports of steel fasteners by Lebanon reached $1.1 million in 2024 (173 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Togo (19%), Jordan (13%), Republic of the Congo (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Cameroon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $209K | 19% |
| Jordan | $143K | 13% |
| Republic of the Congo | $97K | 8.9% |
| Cameroon | $82K | 7.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $75K | 6.9% |
| Liberia | $53K | 4.8% |
| Nigeria | $50K | 4.6% |
| Guinea | $50K | 4.6% |
| Libya | $41K | 3.8% |
| Sierra Leone | $39K | 3.5% |
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 7318: Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel fasteners imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported steel fasteners worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 130th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel fasteners to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by Taiwan (5%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 81% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel fasteners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.73 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $4.28 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 fasteners to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.2 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2018 at $15.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export steel fasteners?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Jordan and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel fasteners?
The HS code for steel fasteners is heading 7318. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 7318.15 (49% of the value) and 7318.19 (21%). It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7318 page.
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