Excavator imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of excavator by Lebanon reached $14.9 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $31.8 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 | $14.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $16.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $23.1M | 10.0K t |
| 2018 | $31.8M | 13.5K t |
| 2017 | $28.0M | 15.9K t |
Where Lebanon imports excavator from
The largest suppliers were United States (17%), Sweden (11%), Japan (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 39%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.6M | 17% |
| Sweden | $1.7M | 11% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 9.2% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 9.1% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 6.8% |
| India | $960K | 6.4% |
| Belgium | $861K | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $813K | 5.4% |
| China | $689K | 4.6% |
Product types under HS 8429
| 8429.52 | Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure | 41% |
| 8429.11 | Bulldozers and angledozers: self-propelled, track laying | 17% |
| 8429.51 | Front-end shovel loaders | 17% |
| 8429.59 | Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: n.e.c. in item no. 8429.50 | 16% |
| 8429.19 | Bulldozers and angledozers: self-propelled, other than track laying | 6.1% |
| 8429.40 | Tamping machines and road rollers: self-propelled | 1.9% |
| 8429.20 | Graders and levellers | 0.9% |
| 8429.30 | Scrapers: self-propelled | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8429.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.09 per kg, 26% below the world average of $5.55, 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.
Excavator exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $2.1 million of excavator in 2024 (528 tonnes). Most of it went to Nigeria (15%), Cote d'Ivoire (15%), Oman (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Guyana grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 8429: Bulldozers, graders, levellers, scrapers, angledozers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines and road rollers, self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of excavator imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported excavator worth $14.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 144th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavator to Lebanon?
The United States was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Sweden (11%) and Japan (10%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 122% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.09 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $5.55 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 excavator to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.0 million in 2017 to $14.9 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2018 at $31.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export excavator?
Yes. Lebanon exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire and Oman. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavator?
The HS code for excavator is heading 8429. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8429.52 (41% of the value) and 8429.11 (17%). 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 8429 page.
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