Diesel buses exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
Lebanon exported $8.4 million of diesel buses in 2024 (902 tonnes). Value fell 40% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 115% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $14.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.4M | 902 t |
| 2023 | $14.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 248 t |
| 2021 | $306K | 70 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 254 t |
| 2019 | $369K | 131 t |
| 2018 | $695K | 50 t |
| 2017 | $40K | 8 t |
Where Lebanon exports diesel buses to
United Arab Emirates alone took 89% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $7.5M | 89% |
| Ghana | $672K | 8% |
| Angola | $252K | 3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.33 per kg, close to the world average of $10.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel buses imports to Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon imported diesel buses worth $2.1 million (249 tonnes). Most of the value came from Japan (47%), China (20%), Thailand (17%). Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $998K | 47% |
| China | $415K | 20% |
| Thailand | $368K | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $96K | 4.5% |
| Kuwait | $95K | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $93K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $21K | 1% |
| Uganda | $20K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.5% |
| United States | $8K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon diesel buses exports (HS 8702.10): 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 8702.10: Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), new or used.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel buses exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported diesel buses worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 902 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 130 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries buy diesel buses from Lebanon?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 89% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by Ghana (8%) and Angola (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of diesel buses per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.33 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $10.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of diesel buses from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $40 thousand in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $14.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Lebanon also import diesel buses?
Yes. Lebanon imported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, China and Thailand. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel buses?
The HS code for diesel buses is subheading 8702.10. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8702 page.
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