Electrical switches imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electrical switches by Lebanon reached $7.6 million in 2024 (97 tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $11.4 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 | $7.6M | 97 t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 112 t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 300 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 168 t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 359 t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 387 t |
| 2017 | $11.4M | 550 t |
Where Lebanon imports electrical switches from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), Italy (9%), France (7%). Among the main suppliers, Syria grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 42% |
| Italy | $718K | 9.4% |
| France | $563K | 7.4% |
| India | $485K | 6.4% |
| South Korea | $351K | 4.6% |
| Spain | $340K | 4.5% |
| Germany | $302K | 4% |
| Poland | $221K | 2.9% |
| Syria | $215K | 2.8% |
| Finland | $200K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $78.46 per kg, 52% above the world average of $51.50. 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 switches exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported electrical switches worth $742 thousand (14 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Republic of the Congo (30%), Gabon (10%), Iraq (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of the Congo | $220K | 30% |
| Gabon | $75K | 10% |
| Iraq | $61K | 8.2% |
| Nigeria | $43K | 5.8% |
| Guinea | $42K | 5.6% |
| Qatar | $40K | 5.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $32K | 4.3% |
| South Africa | $31K | 4.2% |
| Central African Republic | $25K | 3.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $24K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon electrical switches imports (HS 8536.50): 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 8536.50: Electrical apparatus: switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical switches imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported electrical switches worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 97 tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical switches to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Italy (9%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. Syria grew fastest among the top ten, up 55% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical switches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $78.46 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $51.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical switches to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.4 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2017 at $11.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export electrical switches?
Yes. Lebanon exported $742 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Republic of the Congo, Gabon and Iraq. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical switches?
The HS code for electrical switches is subheading 8536.50. 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 8536 page.
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