Circuit breakers imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported circuit breakers worth $9.6 million (239 tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $15.7 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 | $9.6M | 239 t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 355 t |
| 2022 | $15.3M | 695 t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 304 t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 241 t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 549 t |
| 2018 | $11.3M | 599 t |
| 2017 | $15.7M | 853 t |
Where Lebanon imports circuit breakers from
Most of the value came from Italy (23%), China (18%), France (18%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.2M | 23% |
| China | $1.7M | 18% |
| France | $1.7M | 18% |
| Bulgaria | $867K | 9.1% |
| Germany | $841K | 8.8% |
| Romania | $622K | 6.5% |
| South Korea | $411K | 4.3% |
| Poland | $367K | 3.8% |
| Czech Republic | $203K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $150K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $40.03 per kg, 37% above the world average of $29.28. 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.
Circuit breakers exports from Lebanon
Exports of circuit breakers by Lebanon reached $939 thousand in 2024 (42 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (27%), Liberia (16%), Nigeria (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Central African Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $254K | 27% |
| Liberia | $148K | 16% |
| Nigeria | $105K | 11% |
| Republic of the Congo | $100K | 11% |
| Cameroon | $88K | 9.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $55K | 5.9% |
| Syria | $40K | 4.2% |
| Kenya | $29K | 3.1% |
| Qatar | $21K | 2.2% |
| Central African Republic | $20K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon circuit breakers imports (HS 8536.20): 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 8536.20: Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of circuit breakers imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported circuit breakers worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 239 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply circuit breakers to Lebanon?
Italy was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (18%) and France (18%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of circuit breakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $40.03 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $29.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of circuit breakers to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.7 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2017 at $15.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export circuit breakers?
Yes. Lebanon exported $939 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Liberia and Nigeria. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for circuit breakers?
The HS code for circuit breakers is subheading 8536.20. 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 8536 page.
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