Food and beverage processing machinery (other) imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of food and beverage processing machinery (other) by Lebanon reached $3.8 million in 2024 (87 tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.8 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 | $3.8M | 87 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 113 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 344 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 140 t |
| 2020 | $739K | 58 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 227 t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 454 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 238 t |
Where Lebanon imports food and beverage processing machinery (other) from
Most of the value came from Italy (39%), China (20%), France (8%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+386% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.5M | 39% |
| China | $747K | 20% |
| France | $289K | 7.7% |
| United States | $218K | 5.8% |
| India | $197K | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $160K | 4.3% |
| Sweden | $124K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $118K | 3.1% |
| Taiwan | $112K | 3% |
| Denmark | $84K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $43.17 per kg, 44% above the world average of $30.02. 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.
Food and beverage processing machinery (other) exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $2.0 million of food and beverage processing machinery (other) in 2024 (50 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Jordan (33%), Iraq (25%), Oman (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest (+516% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Lebanon food and beverage processing machinery (other) imports (HS 8438.80): 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 8438.80: Machinery: used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, n.e.c. in heading no. 8438.
Common questions
What is the value of food and beverage processing machinery (other) imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported food and beverage processing machinery (other) worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 87 tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply food and beverage processing machinery (other) to Lebanon?
Italy was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (20%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 386% on the year.
What is the average import price of food and beverage processing machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $43.17 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $30.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of food and beverage processing machinery (other) to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2018 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export food and beverage processing machinery (other)?
Yes. Lebanon exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Iraq and Oman. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for food and beverage processing machinery (other)?
The HS code for food and beverage processing machinery (other) is subheading 8438.80. 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 8438 page.
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