Electrical measuring instruments exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon exported electrical measuring instruments worth $12.9 million (13 tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 55% 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 | $12.9M | 13 t |
| 2023 | $13.7M | 17 t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 14 t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 10 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 22 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 6 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 8 t |
| 2017 | $608K | 1 t |
Where Lebanon exports electrical measuring instruments to
Most of it went to United States (43%), China (11%), Taiwan (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.5M | 43% |
| China | $1.4M | 11% |
| Taiwan | $1.3M | 9.7% |
| Canada | $1.0M | 8% |
| Malaysia | $890K | 6.9% |
| Italy | $679K | 5.3% |
| Singapore | $510K | 4% |
| Germany | $319K | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $238K | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $162K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 9030
| 9030.90 | Instruments, apparatus for measuring, checking electrical quantities, not meters of heading no. 9028: parts and accessories, for measuring or… | 47% |
| 9030.20 | Oscilloscopes and oscillographs | 34% |
| 9030.40 | Instruments and apparatus: specially designed for telecommunications (e.g. cross-talk meters, gain measuring instruments, distortion factor meters… | 17% |
| 9030.39 | Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, with a recording device (excluding multimeters) | 0.9% |
| 9030.89 | Instruments and apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 9030, without a recording device | 0.6% |
| 9030.10 | Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or detecting ionising radiations | 0.1% |
| 9030.31 | Multimeters: for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, without a recording device | 0.1% |
| 9030.33 | Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, without a recording device (excluding multimeters) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9030.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,001.57 per kg, 260% above the world average of $277.96. 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 measuring instruments imports to Lebanon
Imports of electrical measuring instruments by Lebanon reached $2.5 million in 2024 (12 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (21%), United States (16%), Denmark (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+270% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $535K | 21% |
| United States | $417K | 16% |
| Denmark | $251K | 9.8% |
| Switzerland | $181K | 7.1% |
| Turkey | $160K | 6.3% |
| Germany | $131K | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $118K | 4.6% |
| India | $109K | 4.3% |
| France | $96K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $74K | 2.9% |
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 9030: Instruments, apparatus for measuring, checking electrical quantities not meters of heading no. 9028; instruments, apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, x-ray, cosmic and other radiations.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical measuring instruments exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported electrical measuring instruments worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy electrical measuring instruments from Lebanon?
The United States was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by China (11%) and Taiwan (10%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 51 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average export price of electrical measuring instruments per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1,001.57 per kg in 2024, 260% above the world average of $277.96 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 exports of electrical measuring instruments from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $608 thousand in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $13.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also import electrical measuring instruments?
Yes. Lebanon imported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United States and Denmark. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical measuring instruments?
The HS code for electrical measuring instruments is heading 9030. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 9030.90 (47% of the value) and 9030.20 (34%). It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9030 page.
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