Control instruments imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $6.7 million of control instruments in 2024 (199 tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $14.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.7M | 199 t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 183 t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 524 t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 126 t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 100 t |
| 2019 | $14.2M | 213 t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 350 t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 269 t |
Where Lebanon imports control instruments from
The largest suppliers were China (25%), United States (17%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 26% |
| United States | $1.1M | 17% |
| Italy | $821K | 12% |
| France | $797K | 12% |
| Germany | $463K | 7% |
| Turkey | $338K | 5.1% |
| Spain | $237K | 3.6% |
| India | $156K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $150K | 2.3% |
| Poland | $146K | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 9032
| 9032.89 | Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus: automatic, other than hydraulic or pneumatic | 64% |
| 9032.10 | Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus: automatic type, thermostats | 20% |
| 9032.90 | Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus: automatic, parts and accessories | 8% |
| 9032.20 | Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus: automatic, manostats | 6.1% |
| 9032.81 | Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus: automatic, hydraulic or pneumatic | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9032.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.49 per kg, 49% below the world average of $65.93, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Control instruments exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported control instruments worth $275 thousand (18 tonnes). Most of it went to Guinea (26%), United Arab Emirates (11%), Iraq (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guinea | $70K | 26% |
| United Arab Emirates | $30K | 11% |
| Iraq | $27K | 9.8% |
| Algeria | $20K | 7.4% |
| Benin | $17K | 6.3% |
| Republic of the Congo | $17K | 6% |
| Mozambique | $13K | 4.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $10K | 3.6% |
| Ghana | $9K | 3.3% |
| Syria | $8K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 9032: Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus; automatic type.
Common questions
What is the value of control instruments imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported control instruments worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 199 tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply control instruments to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the United States (17%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average import price of control instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.49 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $65.93 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 control instruments to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2019 at $14.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export control instruments?
Yes. Lebanon exported $275 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Guinea, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for control instruments?
The HS code for control instruments is heading 9032. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 9032.89 (64% of the value) and 9032.10 (20%). 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 9032 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Public statistics stop at country totals. EximDataX rebuilds Lebanon trade from the customs records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see the companies that ship to and from it. Tell us your product and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.