Steel sanitary ware imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $3.9 million of steel sanitary ware in 2024 (433 tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.2 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 | $3.9M | 433 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 448 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 876 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 601 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 582 t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 1.3K t |
Where Lebanon imports steel sanitary ware from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 64% |
| Italy | $478K | 12% |
| Turkey | $280K | 7.1% |
| Germany | $196K | 5% |
| Syria | $80K | 2% |
| France | $75K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $60K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $41K | 1% |
| Poland | $40K | 1% |
| Portugal | $38K | 1% |
Product types under HS 7324
| 7324.90 | Iron or steel: sanitary ware and parts thereof, excluding sinks, wash basins and baths | 60% |
| 7324.10 | Steel: sinks and wash basins, of stainless steel | 23% |
| 7324.29 | Iron (other than cast) or steel: baths | 18% |
| 7324.21 | Cast iron, baths, whether or not enamelled | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7324.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.09 per kg, close to the world average of $7.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel sanitary ware exports from Lebanon
Exports of steel sanitary ware by Lebanon reached $476 thousand in 2024 (54 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (17%), Ghana (11%), Equatorial Guinea (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+405% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $80K | 17% |
| Ghana | $52K | 11% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $43K | 9% |
| Republic of the Congo | $41K | 8.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $37K | 7.8% |
| Kenya | $28K | 5.9% |
| Cameroon | $23K | 4.9% |
| Nigeria | $23K | 4.8% |
| Iraq | $22K | 4.5% |
| Syria | $20K | 4.3% |
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 7324: Sanitary ware and parts thereof, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel sanitary ware imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported steel sanitary ware worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 433 tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel sanitary ware to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Italy (12%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 737% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel sanitary ware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.09 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $7.91 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 sanitary ware to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2018 at $6.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export steel sanitary ware?
Yes. Lebanon exported $476 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Ghana and Equatorial Guinea. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel sanitary ware?
The HS code for steel sanitary ware is heading 7324. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 7324.90 (60% of the value) and 7324.10 (23%). It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7324 page.
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