Tin-plated steel sheet thin imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tin-plated steel sheet thin by Lebanon reached $8.3 million in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $8.3M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 10.6K t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 10.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 6.3K t |
Where Lebanon imports tin-plated steel sheet thin from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+751% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, close to the world average of $1.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tin-plated steel sheet thin exports from Lebanon
Exports of tin-plated steel sheet thin by Lebanon reached $279 thousand in 2024 (243 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Gabon (34%), Syria (24%), Angola (22%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gabon | $94K | 34% |
| Syria | $68K | 24% |
| Angola | $62K | 22% |
| Guinea | $25K | 8.9% |
| Republic of the Congo | $21K | 7.7% |
| Grenada | $10K | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon tin-plated steel sheet thin imports (HS 7210.12): 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 7210.12: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with tin, thickness of less than 0.5mm.
Common questions
What is the value of tin-plated steel sheet thin imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported tin-plated steel sheet thin worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 162 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply tin-plated steel sheet thin to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by Germany (10%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 751% on the year.
What is the average import price of tin-plated steel sheet thin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tin-plated steel sheet thin to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. The peak was 2022 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export tin-plated steel sheet thin?
Yes. Lebanon exported $279 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Gabon, Syria and Angola. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for tin-plated steel sheet thin?
The HS code for tin-plated steel sheet thin is subheading 7210.12. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Lebanon. Tell us your product to see it live.
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