Alkaline primary batteries imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported alkaline primary batteries worth $4.0 million (17 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $22.8 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 | $4.0M | 17 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 58 t |
| 2022 | $22.8M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 754 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 981 t |
| 2018 | $112K | 16 t |
| 2017 | $234K | 49 t |
Where Lebanon imports alkaline primary batteries from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.1M | 54% |
| China | $1.1M | 27% |
| South Korea | $377K | 9.5% |
| Malaysia | $202K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $48K | 1.2% |
| Ireland | $47K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $35K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $8K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.1% |
| United States | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $234.08 per kg, 11208% above the world average of $2.07. 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.
Alkaline primary batteries exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $908 thousand of alkaline primary batteries in 2024 (2 tonnes). Turkey alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $508K | 56% |
| Guinea | $64K | 7.1% |
| Liberia | $60K | 6.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $55K | 6% |
| Iraq | $51K | 5.6% |
| Ukraine | $38K | 4.1% |
| Jordan | $32K | 3.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $31K | 3.4% |
| Tanzania | $27K | 3% |
| Mali | $13K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon alkaline primary batteries imports (HS 8506.80): 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 8506.80: Cells and batteries: primary, (other than manganese dioxide, mercuric oxide, silver oxide, lithium or air-zinc).
Common questions
What is the value of alkaline primary batteries imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported alkaline primary batteries worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply alkaline primary batteries to Lebanon?
India was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (27%) and South Korea (10%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 392% on the year.
What is the average import price of alkaline primary batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $234.08 per kg in 2024, 11208% above the world average of $2.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of alkaline primary batteries to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $234 thousand in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $22.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export alkaline primary batteries?
Yes. Lebanon exported $908 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Guinea and Liberia. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for alkaline primary batteries?
The HS code for alkaline primary batteries is subheading 8506.80. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8506 page.
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