Computer processing units imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported computer processing units worth $14.2 million (51 tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $36.8 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 | $14.2M | 51 t |
| 2023 | $18.8M | 65 t |
| 2022 | $14.9M | 120 t |
| 2021 | $8.3M | 64 t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 33 t |
| 2019 | $30.7M | 196 t |
| 2018 | $36.8M | 273 t |
| 2017 | $25.0M | 189 t |
Where Lebanon imports computer processing units from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), Czech Republic (20%), Ireland (13%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+287% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.9M | 35% |
| Czech Republic | $2.8M | 20% |
| Ireland | $1.9M | 13% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 9% |
| United States | $951K | 6.7% |
| Hong Kong | $385K | 2.7% |
| Poland | $361K | 2.5% |
| Mexico | $312K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $302K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $146K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $279.21 per kg, close to the world average of $281.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Computer processing units exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $4.5 million of computer processing units in 2024 (15 tonnes). Mozambique alone took 65% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $2.9M | 65% |
| United Arab Emirates | $799K | 18% |
| Zimbabwe | $224K | 5% |
| Japan | $159K | 3.6% |
| Malawi | $61K | 1.4% |
| Greece | $54K | 1.2% |
| Iraq | $46K | 1% |
| Togo | $33K | 0.7% |
| Ethiopia | $28K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $26K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon computer processing units imports (HS 8471.50): 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 8471.50: Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units.
Common questions
What is the value of computer processing units imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported computer processing units worth $14.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51 tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer processing units to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by the Czech Republic (20%) and Ireland (13%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 287% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer processing units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $279.21 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $281.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of computer processing units to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.0 million in 2017 to $14.2 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2018 at $36.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.5 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export computer processing units?
Yes. Lebanon exported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, the United Arab Emirates and Zimbabwe. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer processing units?
The HS code for computer processing units is subheading 8471.50. 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 8471 page.
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