Bearing imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bearing by Lebanon reached $3.3 million in 2024 (141 tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.3 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 | $3.3M | 141 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 421 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 657 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 460 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 292 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 444 t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 365 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 174 t |
Where Lebanon imports bearing from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), Germany (17%), Japan (11%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+235% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 32% |
| Germany | $569K | 17% |
| Japan | $361K | 11% |
| Italy | $191K | 5.8% |
| Singapore | $175K | 5.3% |
| Turkey | $87K | 2.6% |
| Canada | $76K | 2.3% |
| India | $70K | 2.1% |
| Sweden | $66K | 2% |
| United States | $66K | 2% |
Product types under HS 8482
| 8482.80 | Bearings: n.e.c. in heading no. 8482, including combined ball/roller | 35% |
| 8482.10 | Ball bearings | 34% |
| 8482.20 | Bearings: tapered roller bearings, including cone and tapered roller assemblies | 11% |
| 8482.30 | Bearings: spherical roller bearings | 8.3% |
| 8482.50 | Bearings: cylindrical roller bearings n.e.c. in heading no. 8482 | 4.7% |
| 8482.99 | Bearings: parts, (other than balls, needles and rollers) | 3.7% |
| 8482.40 | Bearings: needle roller bearings | 1.9% |
| 8482.91 | Bearings: parts, balls, needles and rollers | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8482.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.36 per kg, 86% above the world average of $12.56. 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.
Bearing exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported bearing worth $630 thousand (35 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $379K | 60% |
| Angola | $75K | 12% |
| Togo | $71K | 11% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $67K | 11% |
| Liberia | $7K | 1.1% |
| Egypt | $7K | 1.1% |
| Gabon | $5K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.7% |
| Republic of the Congo | $4K | 0.6% |
| Syria | $3K | 0.5% |
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 8482: Ball or roller bearings.
Common questions
What is the value of bearing imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported bearing worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 141 tonnes. That ranks it 133rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply bearing to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Germany (17%) and Japan (11%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 235% on the year.
What is the average import price of bearing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.36 per kg in 2024, 86% above the world average of $12.56 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 bearing to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2018 at $5.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export bearing?
Yes. Lebanon exported $630 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Angola and Togo. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for bearing?
The HS code for bearing is heading 8482. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8482.80 (35% of the value) and 8482.10 (33%). 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 8482 page.
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