Excavators with rotating superstructure imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $6.2 million of excavators with rotating superstructure in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $11.5 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 | $6.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 868 t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $10.4M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $11.5M | 7.8K t |
Where Lebanon imports excavators with rotating superstructure from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (18%), Japan (13%), Germany (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 18% |
| Japan | $822K | 13% |
| Germany | $713K | 12% |
| South Korea | $598K | 9.7% |
| Sweden | $512K | 8.3% |
| United States | $469K | 7.6% |
| Belgium | $443K | 7.2% |
| China | $437K | 7.1% |
| Italy | $372K | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $208K | 3.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.00 per kg, 40% below the world average of $4.97, 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.
Excavators with rotating superstructure exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $487 thousand of excavators with rotating superstructure in 2024 (120 tonnes). Most of it went to Iraq (29%), Nigeria (27%), Cote d'Ivoire (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon excavators with rotating superstructure imports (HS 8429.52): 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 8429.52: Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure.
Common questions
What is the value of excavators with rotating superstructure imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported excavators with rotating superstructure worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 144th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavators with rotating superstructure to Lebanon?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Japan (13%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 145% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavators with rotating superstructure per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.00 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $4.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of excavators with rotating superstructure to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.5 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2017 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export excavators with rotating superstructure?
Yes. Lebanon exported $487 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavators with rotating superstructure?
The HS code for excavators with rotating superstructure is subheading 8429.52. 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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