Engine parts imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $11.2 million of engine parts in 2024 (393 tonnes). That is 32% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $26.4 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 | $11.2M | 393 t |
| 2023 | $16.6M | 977 t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 624 t |
| 2021 | $14.9M | 743 t |
| 2020 | $15.9M | 448 t |
| 2019 | $21.3M | 899 t |
| 2018 | $26.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $25.1M | 1.4K t |
Where Lebanon imports engine parts from
Most of the value came from Germany (17%), China (14%), Turkey (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.9M | 17% |
| China | $1.5M | 14% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 11% |
| United States | $1.2M | 11% |
| Japan | $684K | 6.1% |
| Sweden | $644K | 5.7% |
| India | $578K | 5.2% |
| South Korea | $342K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $271K | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 8409
| 8409.99 | Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition) | 76% |
| 8409.91 | Engines: parts, suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (for other than aircraft) | 23% |
| 8409.10 | Engines: parts of aircraft engines (spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines) | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8409.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.53 per kg, 111% above the world average of $13.50. 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.
Engine parts exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported engine parts worth $846 thousand (40 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (16%), Republic of the Congo (14%), Liberia (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Central African Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $132K | 16% |
| Republic of the Congo | $123K | 15% |
| Liberia | $117K | 14% |
| Nigeria | $109K | 13% |
| Sierra Leone | $103K | 12% |
| Turkey | $34K | 4% |
| Central African Republic | $31K | 3.7% |
| Syria | $28K | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $27K | 3.2% |
| Libya | $18K | 2.2% |
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 8409: Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the engines of heading no. 8407 or 8408.
Common questions
What is the value of engine parts imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported engine parts worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 393 tonnes. That ranks it 131st of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply engine parts to Lebanon?
Germany was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (14%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average import price of engine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.53 per kg in 2024, 111% above the world average of $13.50 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 engine parts to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.1 million in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2018 at $26.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export engine parts?
Yes. Lebanon exported $846 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of the Congo and Liberia. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for engine parts?
The HS code for engine parts is heading 8409. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8409.99 (76% of the value) and 8409.91 (23%). It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8409 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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