Air intake filters for engines imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of air intake filters for engines by Lebanon reached $2.5 million in 2024 (141 tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.5M | 141 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 151 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 244 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 199 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 130 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 244 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 341 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 256 t |
Where Lebanon imports air intake filters for engines from
Most of the value came from China (24%), Turkey (15%), Germany (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $599K | 24% |
| Turkey | $380K | 15% |
| Germany | $237K | 9.6% |
| United States | $148K | 6% |
| Cyprus | $130K | 5.3% |
| Japan | $123K | 5% |
| Poland | $101K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $96K | 3.9% |
| Czech Republic | $94K | 3.8% |
| France | $78K | 3.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.49 per kg, 28% above the world average of $13.70. 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.
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The shipment records behind Lebanon air intake filters for engines imports (HS 8421.31): 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 8421.31: Machinery: intake air filters for internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of air intake filters for engines imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported air intake filters for engines worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 141 tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply air intake filters for engines to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($599 thousand), followed by Turkey (15%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average import price of air intake filters for engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.49 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $13.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of air intake filters for engines to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2022 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for air intake filters for engines?
The HS code for air intake filters for engines is subheading 8421.31. 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 8421 page.
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