Confectionery and chocolate machinery imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported confectionery and chocolate machinery worth $2.4 million (70 tonnes). That is 56% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.5 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 | $2.4M | 70 t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 142 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 467 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 498 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 462 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 351 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 142 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 81 t |
Where Lebanon imports confectionery and chocolate machinery from
The largest suppliers were Italy (43%), Germany (11%), Belgium (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.0M | 43% |
| Germany | $271K | 11% |
| Belgium | $262K | 11% |
| Switzerland | $254K | 11% |
| China | $227K | 9.4% |
| United Kingdom | $82K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $78K | 3.2% |
| United States | $60K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $46K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $31K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.42 per kg, close to the world average of $39.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Confectionery and chocolate machinery exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $1.3 million of confectionery and chocolate machinery in 2024 (62 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Jordan (31%), Egypt (15%), United Arab Emirates (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest (+650% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $404K | 31% |
| Egypt | $195K | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $110K | 8.5% |
| Syria | $96K | 7.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $93K | 7.2% |
| Switzerland | $76K | 5.9% |
| United States | $64K | 5% |
| Italy | $57K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $29K | 2.2% |
| Iraq | $16K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon confectionery and chocolate machinery imports (HS 8438.20): 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 8438.20: Machinery: industrial, for the manufacture of confectionery, cocoa or chocolate.
Common questions
What is the value of confectionery and chocolate machinery imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported confectionery and chocolate machinery worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 70 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply confectionery and chocolate machinery to Lebanon?
Italy was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Germany (11%) and Belgium (11%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 35% on the year.
What is the average import price of confectionery and chocolate machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.42 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $39.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of confectionery and chocolate machinery to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2023 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export confectionery and chocolate machinery?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for confectionery and chocolate machinery?
The HS code for confectionery and chocolate machinery is subheading 8438.20. 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 8438 page.
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