Electrical parts imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electrical parts by Lebanon reached $11.4 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $19.3 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 | $11.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $12.7M | 854 t |
| 2022 | $11.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 626 t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 470 t |
| 2019 | $15.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $19.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $19.2M | 2.2K t |
Where Lebanon imports electrical parts from
The largest suppliers were China (24%), Italy (19%), France (14%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+180% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 24% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 19% |
| France | $1.6M | 14% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 12% |
| Germany | $627K | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $538K | 4.7% |
| India | $388K | 3.4% |
| Portugal | $252K | 2.2% |
| Poland | $246K | 2.2% |
| United States | $182K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8538
| 8538.90 | Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537 | 50% |
| 8538.10 | Electrical apparatus: parts (e.g. boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, other bases), for goods of heading no. 8537, not equipped with their… | 50% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8538.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.48 per kg, 61% below the world average of $24.56, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electrical parts exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported electrical parts worth $1.8 million (79 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Egypt (16%), Syria (12%), Republic of the Congo (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+742% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $290K | 16% |
| Syria | $223K | 12% |
| Republic of the Congo | $221K | 12% |
| France | $130K | 7.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $129K | 7% |
| Angola | $102K | 5.6% |
| Guinea | $87K | 4.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $84K | 4.6% |
| Iraq | $82K | 4.5% |
| Mauritania | $66K | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 8538: Electrical apparatus; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 and 8537.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical parts imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported electrical parts worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical parts to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Italy (19%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 180% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.48 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $24.56 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 parts to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.2 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2018 at $19.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export electrical parts?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Syria and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $9.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical parts?
The HS code for electrical parts is heading 8538. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8538.90 (50% of the value) and 8538.10 (50%). 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 8538 page.
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