Thin cold-rolled stainless imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of thin cold-rolled stainless by Lebanon reached $2.7 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.8 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 | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 853 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 525 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 575 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 399 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 2.4K t |
Where Lebanon imports thin cold-rolled stainless from
Most of the value came from Taiwan (46%), Turkey (35%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 46% |
| Turkey | $941K | 35% |
| China | $410K | 15% |
| Italy | $48K | 1.8% |
| Finland | $36K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $16K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.66 per kg, close to the world average of $2.29.
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 thin cold-rolled stainless imports (HS 7219.33): 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 7219.33: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thin cold-rolled stainless imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported thin cold-rolled stainless worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply thin cold-rolled stainless to Lebanon?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Turkey (35%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
What is the average import price of thin cold-rolled stainless per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.66 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $2.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of thin cold-rolled stainless to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2018 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for thin cold-rolled stainless?
The HS code for thin cold-rolled stainless is subheading 7219.33. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 page.
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