Steel shapes imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $12.8 million of steel shapes in 2024 (17.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $24.3 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 | $12.8M | 17.6K t |
| 2023 | $13.5M | 14.9K t |
| 2022 | $17.0M | 16.0K t |
| 2021 | $10.9M | 11.8K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 12.0K t |
| 2019 | $19.6M | 24.4K t |
| 2018 | $24.3M | 39.5K t |
| 2017 | $22.2M | 45.2K t |
Where Lebanon imports steel shapes from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest (+364% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $6.7M | 53% |
| China | $3.6M | 29% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 9.1% |
| Iran | $974K | 7.6% |
| United States | $67K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $57K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $34K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $28K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $22K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $22K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7216
| 7216.50 | Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, n.e.c. in heading no. 7216, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded | 27% |
| 7216.32 | Iron or non-alloy steel: I sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more | 21% |
| 7216.33 | Iron or non-alloy steel: H sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more | 20% |
| 7216.31 | Iron or non-alloy steel: U sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more | 11% |
| 7216.40 | Iron or non-alloy steel: L or T sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more | 8.8% |
| 7216.21 | Iron or non-alloy steel: L sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80mm | 5.5% |
| 7216.61 | Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, cold-formed or cold-finished, obtained from flat-rolled products | 1.7% |
| 7216.99 | Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, n.e.c. in heading no. 7216 | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7216.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel shapes exports from Lebanon
Exports of steel shapes by Lebanon reached $348 thousand in 2024 (294 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Syria (49%), Cote d'Ivoire (12%), Benin (10%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $171K | 49% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $41K | 12% |
| Benin | $37K | 11% |
| India | $25K | 7.3% |
| Liberia | $18K | 5.1% |
| Republic of the Congo | $11K | 3.3% |
| Sierra Leone | $11K | 3.2% |
| Cyprus | $9K | 2.5% |
| Nigeria | $8K | 2.2% |
| Mali | $7K | 2% |
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 7216: Iron or non-alloy steel, angles, shapes and sections.
Common questions
What is the value of steel shapes imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported steel shapes worth $12.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel shapes to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by China (28%) and Spain (9%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Iran grew fastest among the top ten, up 364% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel shapes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $0.87 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 shapes to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.2 million in 2017 to $12.8 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2018 at $24.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export steel shapes?
Yes. Lebanon exported $348 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Cote d'Ivoire and Benin. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $12.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel shapes?
The HS code for steel shapes is heading 7216. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 7216.50 (27% of the value) and 7216.32 (21%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
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