Zinc-coated steel wire imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $2.3 million of zinc-coated steel wire in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.4 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 | $2.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 6.3K t |
Where Lebanon imports zinc-coated steel wire from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), Egypt (29%), Turkey (24%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+235% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, close to the world average of $1.08.
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 zinc-coated steel wire imports (HS 7217.20): 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 7217.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, plated or coated with zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel wire imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported zinc-coated steel wire worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-coated steel wire to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($731 thousand), followed by Egypt (29%) and Turkey (24%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 680% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-coated steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc-coated steel wire to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2018 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel wire?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel wire is subheading 7217.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7217 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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