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Import Analysis: Consumption vs Production
The article discusses the reality of imports in Lebanon and their economic impacts. It focuses on the composition of the import bill, which primarily relates to fuels, gold, and raw materials—sectors that are heavily influenced by global market prices and do not necessarily reflect the actual level of domestic consumption. The discussion also clarifies that rising costs of fuels, gold trading, shipping expenses, and taxes all affect the value of imports, without necessarily translating into a direct increase in local demand. It emphasizes that the production capacity of factories has not sharply declined; however, the main challenges lie in rising energy and shipping costs, which reduce the competitiveness of Lebanese products and exert overall pressure on the economy.
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