Air compressor imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of air compressor by Lebanon reached $29.8 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $47.1 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 | $29.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $34.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $36.3M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $25.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $17.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $31.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $47.1M | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $45.4M | 9.2K t |
Where Lebanon imports air compressor from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), Taiwan (12%), Italy (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.6M | 39% |
| Taiwan | $3.5M | 12% |
| Italy | $3.0M | 10% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 8% |
| France | $1.6M | 5.4% |
| United States | $1.4M | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $870K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $625K | 2.1% |
| Egypt | $382K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8414
| 8414.30 | Compressors: of a kind used in refrigerating equipment | 24% |
| 8414.51 | Fans: table, floor, wall, window, ceiling or roof fans, with a self-contained electric motor of an output not exceeding 125W | 23% |
| 8414.59 | Fans: n.e.c. in item no. 8414.51 | 18% |
| 8414.80 | Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414 | 15% |
| 8414.90 | Pumps and compressors: parts, of air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans, ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan | 7.5% |
| 8414.40 | Compressors: air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing | 3.9% |
| 8414.60 | Hoods: ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan, whether or not fitted with filters, having a maximum horizontal side not exceeding 120cm | 3.8% |
| 8414.10 | Pumps: vacuum | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8414.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.99 per kg, close to the world average of $13.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Air compressor exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported air compressor worth $2.1 million (198 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Syria (13%), Nigeria (10%), Iran (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $270K | 13% |
| Nigeria | $215K | 10% |
| Iran | $193K | 9% |
| Republic of the Congo | $178K | 8.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $130K | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $111K | 5.2% |
| Russia | $108K | 5.1% |
| Ghana | $92K | 4.3% |
| Angola | $87K | 4.1% |
| Jordan | $71K | 3.3% |
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 8414: Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans; ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan; gas-tight biological safety cabinets whether or not fitted with filters.
Common questions
What is the value of air compressor imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported air compressor worth $29.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply air compressor to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($11.6 million), followed by Taiwan (12%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 23% on the year.
What is the average import price of air compressor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.99 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $13.71 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 air compressor to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.4 million in 2017 to $29.8 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2018 at $47.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export air compressor?
Yes. Lebanon exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Nigeria and Iran. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $27.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for air compressor?
The HS code for air compressor is heading 8414. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8414.30 (24% of the value) and 8414.51 (23%). It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8414 page.
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