Worked building stone imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of worked building stone by Lebanon reached $28.5 million in 2024 (30.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $53.7 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 | $28.5M | 30.1K t |
| 2023 | $37.4M | 36.6K t |
| 2022 | $53.7M | 160.1K t |
| 2021 | $30.8M | 120.6K t |
| 2020 | $19.6M | 80.4K t |
| 2019 | $42.2M | 172.2K t |
| 2018 | $28.8M | 62.6K t |
| 2017 | $44.0M | 96.4K t |
Where Lebanon imports worked building stone from
Egypt alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $16.4M | 58% |
| India | $3.7M | 13% |
| Syria | $2.8M | 9.8% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 5.5% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| China | $731K | 2.6% |
| Greece | $219K | 0.8% |
| Portugal | $107K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $91K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6802
| 6802.91 | Marble, travertine and alabaster: articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface) | 37% |
| 6802.21 | Marble, travertine and alabaster: simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface | 29% |
| 6802.93 | Granite: articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface) | 14% |
| 6802.29 | Stone: monumental or building stone, n.e.c. in item no. 6802.2, articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface | 12% |
| 6802.23 | Granite: articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface | 5.4% |
| 6802.99 | Stone: natural (excluding marble, travertine, alabaster, other calcareous stone or granite), monumental or building stone, (other than simply cut or… | 2.2% |
| 6802.10 | Tiles, cubes and similar articles: whether or not rectangular (including square), largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in… | 0.3% |
| 6802.92 | Stone: calcareous (excluding marble, travertine, alabaster) articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, 36% above the world average of $0.70. 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.
Worked building stone exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $7.8 million of worked building stone in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (28%), Qatar (10%), Equatorial Guinea (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Liberia grew fastest (+345% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.2M | 28% |
| Qatar | $769K | 9.8% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $595K | 7.6% |
| Nigeria | $516K | 6.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $472K | 6% |
| Liberia | $303K | 3.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $260K | 3.3% |
| Kuwait | $253K | 3.2% |
| France | $188K | 2.4% |
| Canada | $185K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 6802: Monumental or building stone, worked (except slate) and articles thereof (not of heading no. 6801) mosaic cubes etc., of natural stone including slate; artificially coloured granules of natural stone.
Common questions
What is the value of worked building stone imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported worked building stone worth $28.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply worked building stone to Lebanon?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($16.4 million), followed by India (13%) and Syria (10%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 65% on the year.
What is the average import price of worked building stone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $0.70 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 worked building stone to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.0 million in 2017 to $28.5 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2022 at $53.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export worked building stone?
Yes. Lebanon exported $7.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Qatar and Equatorial Guinea. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $20.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for worked building stone?
The HS code for worked building stone is heading 6802. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 6802.91 (37% of the value) and 6802.21 (29%). It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6802 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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