Air conditioner imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported air conditioner worth $47.7 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $96.4 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 | $47.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $47.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $47.5M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $25.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $24.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $48.2M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $96.4M | 17.3K t |
| 2017 | $83.1M | 15.6K t |
Where Lebanon imports air conditioner from
China alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $36.7M | 77% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 5.6% |
| Thailand | $1.3M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $907K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $809K | 1.7% |
| Egypt | $714K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $649K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $517K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $439K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8415
| 8415.10 | Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a… | 77% |
| 8415.90 | Air conditioning machines: with motor driven fan and elements for temperature control, parts thereof | 8.1% |
| 8415.81 | Air conditioning machines: containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, incorporating a refrigerating unit and a valve for… | 5.9% |
| 8415.83 | Air conditioning machines: containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, not incorporating a refrigerating unit | 4.7% |
| 8415.82 | Air conditioning machines: containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, incorporating a refrigerating unit | 3.7% |
| 8415.20 | Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind used for persons, in motor… | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8415.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.99 per kg, 21% above the world average of $9.92. 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.
Air conditioner exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $2.4 million of air conditioner in 2024 (221 tonnes). Most of it went to Russia (14%), Iraq (10%), Tanzania (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+713% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 8415: Air conditioning machines; comprising a motor driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, including those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately regulated.
Common questions
What is the value of air conditioner imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported air conditioner worth $47.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply air conditioner to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($36.7 million), followed by Italy (6%) and Thailand (3%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 224% on the year.
What is the average import price of air conditioner per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.99 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $9.92 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 conditioner to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $83.1 million in 2017 to $47.7 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2018 at $96.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export air conditioner?
Yes. Lebanon exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Iraq and Tanzania. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $45.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for air conditioner?
The HS code for air conditioner is heading 8415. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8415.10 (77% of the value) and 8415.90 (8%). 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 8415 page.
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