Electrical machinery imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported electrical machinery worth $9.1 million (94 tonnes). Value fell 62% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $24.1 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 | $9.1M | 94 t |
| 2023 | $24.1M | 261 t |
| 2022 | $16.5M | 436 t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 359 t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 253 t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 855 t |
| 2018 | $13.3M | 173 t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 172 t |
Where Lebanon imports electrical machinery from
Most of the value came from China (48%), Malaysia (10%), United States (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.3M | 48% |
| Malaysia | $885K | 9.8% |
| United States | $773K | 8.5% |
| Italy | $430K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $373K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $335K | 3.7% |
| Singapore | $300K | 3.3% |
| Hungary | $192K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $167K | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $131K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 8543
| 8543.70 | Electrical machines and apparatus: having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 8543 | 83% |
| 8543.90 | Electrical machines and apparatus: parts of the electrical goods of heading no. 8543 | 15% |
| 8543.10 | Electrical machines and apparatus: particle accelerators | 1.2% |
| 8543.30 | Electrical machines and apparatus: for electroplating, electrolysis or electrophoresis | 0.6% |
| 8543.20 | Electrical machines and apparatus: signal generators | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8543.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $96.50 per kg, 30% above the world average of $74.10. 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.
Electrical machinery exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported electrical machinery worth $1.4 million (19 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Thailand (23%), Jordan (15%), France (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $311K | 23% |
| Jordan | $203K | 15% |
| France | $195K | 14% |
| United States | $130K | 9.5% |
| Qatar | $88K | 6.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $66K | 4.8% |
| India | $56K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $40K | 2.9% |
| Angola | $35K | 2.6% |
| Ghana | $33K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 8543: Electrical machines and apparatus; having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical machinery imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported electrical machinery worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 94 tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical machinery to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Malaysia (10%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 675% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $96.50 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $74.10 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 electrical machinery to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2023 at $24.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export electrical machinery?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Thailand, Jordan and France. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical machinery?
The HS code for electrical machinery is heading 8543. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8543.70 (83% of the value) and 8543.90 (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 8543 page.
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