Data readers and transcription machines imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of data readers and transcription machines by Lebanon reached $2.0 million in 2024 (7 tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.5 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 | $2.0M | 7 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 19 t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 116 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 171 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 74 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 196 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 165 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 154 t |
Where Lebanon imports data readers and transcription machines from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 68% |
| United States | $202K | 9.9% |
| Germany | $84K | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $73K | 3.6% |
| Ireland | $56K | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $24K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $23K | 1.1% |
| Mexico | $22K | 1.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $21K | 1% |
| India | $18K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $287.62 per kg, 88% above the world average of $152.76. 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.
Data readers and transcription machines exports from Lebanon
Exports of data readers and transcription machines by Lebanon reached $1.3 million in 2024 (6 tonnes). Syria alone took 81% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+316% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $1.1M | 81% |
| Republic of the Congo | $67K | 5% |
| Angola | $63K | 4.6% |
| Gabon | $25K | 1.8% |
| Liberia | $20K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17K | 1.2% |
| Togo | $13K | 0.9% |
| Jordan | $8K | 0.6% |
| Cyprus | $6K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $6K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon data readers and transcription machines imports (HS 8471.90): 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 8471.90: Magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of data readers and transcription machines imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported data readers and transcription machines worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7 tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply data readers and transcription machines to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the United States (10%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 288% on the year.
What is the average import price of data readers and transcription machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $287.62 per kg in 2024, 88% above the world average of $152.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of data readers and transcription machines to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export data readers and transcription machines?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, the Republic of the Congo and Angola. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $694 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for data readers and transcription machines?
The HS code for data readers and transcription machines is subheading 8471.90. 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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