Steel I-sections imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel i-sections by Lebanon reached $2.7 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.9 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 | $2.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 9.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 9.3K t |
Where Lebanon imports steel i-sections from
Most of the value came from Turkey (36%), China (28%), Spain (19%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $954K | 36% |
| China | $744K | 28% |
| Spain | $523K | 20% |
| Iran | $463K | 17% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.86 per kg, close to the world average of $0.82.
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 steel i-sections imports (HS 7216.32): 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 7216.32: Iron or non-alloy steel: I sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of steel i-sections imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported steel i-sections worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel i-sections to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($954 thousand), followed by China (28%) and Spain (19%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of steel i-sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.86 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel i-sections to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2018 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel i-sections?
The HS code for steel i-sections is subheading 7216.32. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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