Display refrigeration units imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $9.3 million of display refrigeration units in 2024 (903 tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $17.2 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 | $9.3M | 903 t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 677 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 352 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 305 t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $15.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $17.2M | 2.8K t |
Where Lebanon imports display refrigeration units from
The largest suppliers were Italy (45%), China (19%), Turkey (16%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.2M | 45% |
| China | $1.8M | 19% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 16% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 13% |
| Greece | $201K | 2.2% |
| Poland | $112K | 1.2% |
| Austria | $89K | 1% |
| Germany | $54K | 0.6% |
| France | $40K | 0.4% |
| Denmark | $39K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.30 per kg, 27% above the world average of $8.08. 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.
Display refrigeration units exports from Lebanon
Exports of display refrigeration units by Lebanon reached $2.9 million in 2024 (291 tonnes). Most of it went to Egypt (23%), Iraq (23%), Tunisia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon display refrigeration units imports (HS 8418.50): 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 8418.50: Furniture incorporating refrigerating or freezing equipment: for storage and display, n.e.c. in item no. 8418.1, 8418.2, 8418.3 or 8418.4 (chests, cabinets, display counters, show-cases and the like).
Common questions
What is the value of display refrigeration units imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported display refrigeration units worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 903 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply display refrigeration units to Lebanon?
Italy was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by China (19%) and Turkey (16%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average import price of display refrigeration units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.30 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $8.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of display refrigeration units to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.2 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2017 at $17.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export display refrigeration units?
Yes. Lebanon exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Iraq and Tunisia. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for display refrigeration units?
The HS code for display refrigeration units is subheading 8418.50. 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 8418 page.
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