Diesel engine imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel engine by Lebanon reached $83.9 million in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). That is 40% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $139.6 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 | $83.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $139.6M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $135.6M | 12.7K t |
| 2021 | $88.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $76.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $82.6M | 7.0K t |
| 2018 | $91.9M | 8.1K t |
| 2017 | $109.0M | 11.4K t |
Where Lebanon imports diesel engine from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (41%), United States (14%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $34.2M | 41% |
| United States | $11.6M | 14% |
| India | $11.0M | 13% |
| Sweden | $10.0M | 12% |
| Japan | $5.7M | 6.8% |
| China | $3.0M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 1.5% |
| Italy | $997K | 1.2% |
| France | $980K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8408
| 8408.90 | Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for other than marine propulsion or… | 99% |
| 8408.20 | Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of… | 1% |
| 8408.10 | Engines: for marine propulsion, compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.28 per kg, close to the world average of $15.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel engine exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $12.4 million of diesel engine in 2024 (717 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+272% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $7.2M | 58% |
| Algeria | $1.4M | 12% |
| Republic of the Congo | $627K | 5.1% |
| Iraq | $590K | 4.8% |
| Azerbaijan | $560K | 4.5% |
| Ghana | $309K | 2.5% |
| Angola | $262K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $235K | 1.9% |
| Nigeria | $174K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $139K | 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 8408: Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines).
Common questions
What is the value of diesel engine imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported diesel engine worth $83.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel engine to Lebanon?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($34.2 million), followed by the United States (14%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 203% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.28 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $15.07 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 diesel engine to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $109.0 million in 2017 to $83.9 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2023 at $139.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export diesel engine?
Yes. Lebanon exported $12.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Algeria and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $71.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel engine?
The HS code for diesel engine is heading 8408. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8408.90 (99% of the value) and 8408.20 (1%). 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 8408 page.
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