Crane imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $13.8 million of crane in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 317% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $64.2 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 | $13.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 471 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 612 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 415 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $64.2M | 9.1K t |
Where Lebanon imports crane from
China alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+802% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.9M | 94% |
| Japan | $247K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $246K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $118K | 0.9% |
| France | $92K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $44K | 0.3% |
| United States | $28K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $27K | 0.2% |
| Bulgaria | $23K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8426
| 8426.19 | Cranes: transporter, gantry and bridge cranes | 91% |
| 8426.41 | Cranes: self-propelled derricks and cranes, on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426 | 4.5% |
| 8426.99 | Cranes and derricks: for other than mounting on road vehicles, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426 | 1.8% |
| 8426.91 | Cranes and derricks: designed for mounting on road vehicles | 0.8% |
| 8426.11 | Cranes: overhead travelling cranes on fixed support | 0.6% |
| 8426.30 | Cranes: portal or pedestal jib cranes | 0.5% |
| 8426.20 | Cranes: tower cranes | 0.3% |
| 8426.12 | Cranes: mobile lifting frames on tyres and straddle carriers | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8426.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.97 per kg, 27% above the world average of $6.26. 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.
Crane exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported crane worth $1.1 million (348 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Cote d'Ivoire (30%), United Arab Emirates (17%), Syria (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Togo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $335K | 30% |
| United Arab Emirates | $192K | 17% |
| Syria | $151K | 14% |
| Republic of the Congo | $135K | 12% |
| Senegal | $127K | 12% |
| Togo | $61K | 5.5% |
| Gabon | $50K | 4.5% |
| Egypt | $18K | 1.6% |
| Guinea | $15K | 1.4% |
| Mali | $12K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 8426: Derricks, cranes, including cable cranes, mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works trucks fitted with a crane.
Common questions
What is the value of crane imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported crane worth $13.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 317% on 2023.
Which countries supply crane to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($12.9 million), followed by Japan (2%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 802% on the year.
What is the average import price of crane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.97 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $6.26 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 crane to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $64.2 million in 2017 to $13.8 million in 2024, a fall of 78%. The peak was 2017 at $64.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export crane?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, the United Arab Emirates and Syria. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $12.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for crane?
The HS code for crane is heading 8426. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8426.19 (91% of the value) and 8426.41 (5%). 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 8426 page.
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