Electric cars imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported electric cars worth $40.6 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 90% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $53.4 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 | $40.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $53.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $47.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $11.4M | 737 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 68 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 102 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 43 t |
| 2017 | $451K | 20 t |
Where Lebanon imports electric cars from
China alone supplied 72% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $29.4M | 72% |
| Germany | $4.7M | 12% |
| United States | $3.4M | 8.4% |
| Austria | $690K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $614K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $496K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $358K | 0.9% |
| France | $264K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $253K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $76K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.81 per kg, close to the world average of $18.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Lebanon electric cars imports (HS 8703.80): 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 8703.80: Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion.
Common questions
What is the value of electric cars imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported electric cars worth $40.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric cars to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($29.4 million), followed by Germany (12%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 498% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric cars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.81 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $18.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric cars to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $451 thousand in 2017 to $40.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $53.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.9 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export electric cars?
Yes. Lebanon exported $554 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Syria and Egypt. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $40.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric cars?
The HS code for electric cars is subheading 8703.80. 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 8703 page.
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