Analytical instruments imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of analytical instruments by Lebanon reached $15.1 million in 2024 (58 tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $24.5 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 | $15.1M | 59 t |
| 2023 | $16.1M | 80 t |
| 2022 | $16.7M | 139 t |
| 2021 | $12.8M | 109 t |
| 2020 | $12.7M | 72 t |
| 2019 | $22.8M | 117 t |
| 2018 | $24.5M | 126 t |
| 2017 | $22.2M | 150 t |
Where Lebanon imports analytical instruments from
Most of the value came from Germany (21%), United States (18%), China (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.2M | 21% |
| United States | $2.7M | 18% |
| China | $1.5M | 10% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 8.8% |
| France | $1.1M | 7% |
| Singapore | $577K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $567K | 3.7% |
| Czech Republic | $494K | 3.3% |
| Austria | $484K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $372K | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 9027
| 9027.80 | Instruments and apparatus: for physical or chemical analysis, for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or quantities… | 32% |
| 9027.90 | Microtomes and parts and accessories thereof | 24% |
| 9027.50 | Instruments and apparatus: using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR), (other than spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs) | 20% |
| 9027.30 | Spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs: using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR) | 9.4% |
| 9027.20 | Chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments | 8.7% |
| 9027.10 | Instruments and apparatus: gas or smoke analysis apparatus, for physical or chemical analysis | 6.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9027.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $258.86 per kg, close to the world average of $222.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Analytical instruments exports from Lebanon
Exports of analytical instruments by Lebanon reached $4.0 million in 2024 (14 tonnes). Most of it went to Russia (26%), Iran (21%), United Arab Emirates (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $1.1M | 27% |
| Iran | $827K | 21% |
| United Arab Emirates | $400K | 10% |
| Iraq | $302K | 7.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $253K | 6.4% |
| Nigeria | $116K | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $97K | 2.5% |
| France | $84K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $83K | 2.1% |
| Tanzania | $77K | 1.9% |
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 9027: Instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis (e.g. polarimeters, spectrometers), for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, etc, for measuring quantities of heat, sound or light.
Common questions
What is the value of analytical instruments imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported analytical instruments worth $15.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 58 tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply analytical instruments to Lebanon?
Germany was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by the United States (18%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 129% on the year.
What is the average import price of analytical instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $258.86 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $222.98 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 analytical instruments to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.2 million in 2017 to $15.1 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2018 at $24.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export analytical instruments?
Yes. Lebanon exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for analytical instruments?
The HS code for analytical instruments is heading 9027. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 9027.80 (32% of the value) and 9027.90 (24%). It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9027 page.
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