Distribution transformers exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
Lebanon exported $3.3 million of distribution transformers in 2024 (387 tonnes). That is 36% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average.
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 | $3.3M | 387 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 323 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 141 t |
| 2021 | $377K | 51 t |
| 2020 | $399K | 39 t |
| 2019 | $275K | 29 t |
| 2018 | $28K | 6 t |
| 2017 | $625K | 81 t |
Where Lebanon exports distribution transformers to
One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.2M | 67% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $251K | 7.6% |
| Iraq | $195K | 5.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $118K | 3.6% |
| Republic of the Congo | $117K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $86K | 2.6% |
| Guinea | $83K | 2.5% |
| Liberia | $63K | 1.9% |
| Sierra Leone | $62K | 1.9% |
| Cameroon | $41K | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.51 per kg, 75% above the world average of $4.87. 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.
Distribution transformers imports to Lebanon
Lebanon imported $508 thousand of distribution transformers in 2024 (5 tonnes). China alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $437K | 86% |
| India | $29K | 5.7% |
| Finland | $11K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $8K | 1.6% |
| France | $7K | 1.3% |
| United States | $6K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon distribution transformers exports (HS 8504.32): 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 8504.32: Transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 1kVA but not exceeding 16kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of distribution transformers exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported distribution transformers worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 387 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 136 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries buy distribution transformers from Lebanon?
Spain was the largest buyer with 67% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (8%) and Iraq (6%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. Cameroon grew fastest among the top ten, up 271% on the year.
What is the average export price of distribution transformers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.51 per kg in 2024, 75% above the world average of $4.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of distribution transformers from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $625 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 427%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
Does Lebanon also import distribution transformers?
Yes. Lebanon imported $508 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Finland. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for distribution transformers?
The HS code for distribution transformers is subheading 8504.32. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8504 page.
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