Electric heater imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $22.3 million of electric heater in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $43.2 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 | $22.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $25.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $25.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $16.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $31.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $43.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $43.2M | 4.4K t |
Where Lebanon imports electric heater from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+876% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.9M | 54% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 14% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 7.7% |
| Germany | $912K | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $618K | 2.8% |
| France | $522K | 2.3% |
| Ukraine | $393K | 1.8% |
| Malaysia | $347K | 1.6% |
| United States | $301K | 1.4% |
| Hungary | $288K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8516
| 8516.60 | Ovens, cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters: of a kind used for domestic purposes (excluding microwaves) | 28% |
| 8516.79 | Electro-thermic appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 8516, used for domestic purposes | 15% |
| 8516.71 | Electro-thermic appliances: coffee or tea makers, of a kind used for domestic purposes | 14% |
| 8516.50 | Ovens: microwave, of a kind used for domestic purposes | 9.2% |
| 8516.29 | Heating apparatus: electric soil heating apparatus and space heating apparatus (excluding storage heating radiators) | 6.8% |
| 8516.40 | Smoothing irons: electric | 6.3% |
| 8516.80 | Resistors: electric heating, other than those of heading no. 8545 | 4.9% |
| 8516.10 | Heaters: electric, instantaneous or storage water and immersion heaters | 4.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8516.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.33 per kg, close to the world average of $10.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electric heater exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $1.7 million of electric heater in 2024 (201 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Jordan (18%), Iraq (7%), Syria (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+666% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $309K | 18% |
| Iraq | $126K | 7.2% |
| Syria | $121K | 6.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $119K | 6.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $92K | 5.3% |
| Qatar | $78K | 4.5% |
| Cyprus | $63K | 3.6% |
| Republic of the Congo | $56K | 3.2% |
| Yemen | $55K | 3.2% |
| Benin | $54K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 8516: Electric water, space, soil heaters; electro-thermic hair-dressing apparatus; hand dryers, irons; electro-thermic appliances for domestic purposes; electro heating resistors, not of heading no. 8545.
Common questions
What is the value of electric heater imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported electric heater worth $22.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric heater to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($11.9 million), followed by Italy (14%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 876% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric heater per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.33 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $10.19 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 electric heater to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.2 million in 2017 to $22.3 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2017 at $43.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export electric heater?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Iraq and Syria. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $20.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric heater?
The HS code for electric heater is heading 8516. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8516.60 (28% of the value) and 8516.79 (15%). 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 8516 page.
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