Wood joinery and carpentry exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
Lebanon exported $4.7 million of wood joinery and carpentry in 2024 (941 tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.7M | 941 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 846 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 954 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 566 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 252 t |
Where Lebanon exports wood joinery and carpentry to
Most of it went to Qatar (35%), United States (9%), Cyprus (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Gabon grew fastest (+693% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $1.7M | 36% |
| United States | $419K | 8.9% |
| Cyprus | $383K | 8.1% |
| Jordan | $327K | 6.9% |
| France | $238K | 5% |
| Benin | $231K | 4.9% |
| Cayman Isds | $202K | 4.3% |
| Kuwait | $164K | 3.5% |
| Guinea | $139K | 2.9% |
| Gabon | $124K | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 4418
| 4418.20 | Wood: doors and their frames and thresholds | 56% |
| 4418.99 | Wood: builders' joinery and carpentry of wood n.e.c. in heading no. 4418, other than of bamboo | 18% |
| 4418.91 | Wood: builders' joinery and carpentry of wood n.e.c. in heading no. 4418, of bamboo | 8% |
| 4418.79 | Wood: assembled flooring panels, n.e.c in headings 4418.73, 4418.74 or 4418.75 | 6.5% |
| 4418.40 | Wood: shuttering for concrete constructional work | 5.8% |
| 4418.10 | Wood: windows, French-windows and their frames | 5.2% |
| 4418.60 | Wood: posts and beams | 0.1% |
| 4418.75 | Wood: assembled flooring panels, not of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo, multilayer | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4418.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.03 per kg, 105% above the world average of $2.45. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wood joinery and carpentry imports to Lebanon
Lebanon imported $3.5 million of wood joinery and carpentry in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Italy (31%), Turkey (13%), Austria (11%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+754% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.1M | 31% |
| Turkey | $446K | 13% |
| Austria | $374K | 11% |
| Germany | $305K | 8.7% |
| Portugal | $223K | 6.4% |
| China | $210K | 6% |
| Lithuania | $165K | 4.7% |
| Denmark | $113K | 3.2% |
| Egypt | $103K | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $73K | 2.1% |
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 4418: Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, including cellular wood panels, assembled flooring panels, shingles and shakes.
Common questions
What is the value of wood joinery and carpentry exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported wood joinery and carpentry worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 941 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy wood joinery and carpentry from Lebanon?
Qatar was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the United States (9%) and Cyprus (8%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 47 buyer countries in total. Gabon grew fastest among the top ten, up 693% on the year.
What is the average export price of wood joinery and carpentry per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.03 per kg in 2024, 105% above the world average of $2.45 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 exports of wood joinery and carpentry from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 235%. The peak was 2021 at $9.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also import wood joinery and carpentry?
Yes. Lebanon imported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Turkey and Austria. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood joinery and carpentry?
The HS code for wood joinery and carpentry is heading 4418. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 4418.20 (56% of the value) and 4418.99 (18%). It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4418 page.
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