Electronics parts imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported electronics parts worth $2.2 million (563 tonnes). That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.5 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 | $2.2M | 563 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 474 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 322 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 225 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 551 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 688 t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 1.0K t |
Where Lebanon imports electronics parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 54% |
| Turkey | $265K | 12% |
| United States | $212K | 9.6% |
| Ireland | $121K | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $114K | 5.2% |
| Italy | $83K | 3.7% |
| Canada | $33K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $32K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $21K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $19K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8529
| 8529.90 | Reception and transmission apparatus: for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8525 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectors | 65% |
| 8529.10 | Reception and transmission apparatus: aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds and parts suitable for use therewith | 35% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8529.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.93 per kg, 94% below the world average of $66.52, 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.
Electronics parts exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported electronics parts worth $330 thousand (1 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Syria accounted for 76% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $253K | 77% |
| Germany | $31K | 9.3% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 2.4% |
| Australia | $6K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $6K | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6K | 1.7% |
| Norway | $4K | 1.2% |
| France | $4K | 1.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.9% |
| Gambia | $3K | 0.9% |
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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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 8529: Transmission apparatus; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8524 to 8528.
Common questions
What is the value of electronics parts imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported electronics parts worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 563 tonnes. That ranks it 131st of 224 countries worldwide. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply electronics parts to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Turkey (12%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 198% on the year.
What is the average import price of electronics parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.93 per kg in 2024, 94% below the world average of $66.52 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 electronics parts to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 65%. The peak was 2018 at $8.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export electronics parts?
Yes. Lebanon exported $330 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Germany and the Netherlands. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for electronics parts?
The HS code for electronics parts is heading 8529. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8529.90 (65% of the value) and 8529.10 (35%). 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 8529 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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