Control panel imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported control panel worth $11.9 million (507 tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $26.5 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 | $11.9M | 507 t |
| 2023 | $13.2M | 173 t |
| 2022 | $13.8M | 379 t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 420 t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 433 t |
| 2019 | $20.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $21.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $26.5M | 1.2K t |
Where Lebanon imports control panel from
The largest suppliers were China (21%), United Kingdom (16%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+876% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 16% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 15% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 9.7% |
| Turkey | $925K | 7.8% |
| United States | $733K | 6.2% |
| Belgium | $323K | 2.7% |
| India | $284K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $253K | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $201K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 8537
| 8537.10 | Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading… | 85% |
| 8537.20 | Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading… | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8537.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.44 per kg, 63% below the world average of $63.20, 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 panel exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $11.0 million of control panel in 2024 (245 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Cameroon (15%), Republic of the Congo (13%), Ghana (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Cameroon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | $1.6M | 15% |
| Republic of the Congo | $1.4M | 13% |
| Ghana | $976K | 8.9% |
| Guinea | $870K | 7.9% |
| Iraq | $604K | 5.5% |
| Libya | $580K | 5.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $550K | 5% |
| Egypt | $441K | 4% |
| Senegal | $323K | 2.9% |
| Nigeria | $279K | 2.5% |
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.
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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 8537: Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, bases with apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 for electricity control and distribution, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517).
Common questions
What is the value of control panel imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported control panel worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 507 tonnes. That ranks it 143rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply control panel to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (16%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 876% on the year.
What is the average import price of control panel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.44 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $63.20 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 panel to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.5 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2017 at $26.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export control panel?
Yes. Lebanon exported $11.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo and Ghana. That compares with imports of $11.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for control panel?
The HS code for control panel is heading 8537. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8537.10 (85% of the value) and 8537.20 (15%). 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 8537 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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