Food preparation equipment imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of food preparation equipment by Lebanon reached $5.2 million in 2024 (169 tonnes). That is 52% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $10.8 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 | $5.2M | 169 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 106 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 140 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 52 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 171 t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 339 t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 709 t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 667 t |
Where Lebanon imports food preparation equipment from
The largest suppliers were Italy (48%), China (16%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.5M | 48% |
| China | $855K | 16% |
| United States | $554K | 11% |
| Germany | $348K | 6.7% |
| France | $301K | 5.8% |
| Turkey | $188K | 3.6% |
| Switzerland | $120K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $66K | 1.3% |
| Canada | $62K | 1.2% |
| Bulgaria | $59K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.79 per kg, close to the world average of $33.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Food preparation equipment exports from Lebanon
Exports of food preparation equipment by Lebanon reached $476 thousand in 2024 (16 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Canada (20%), Cote d'Ivoire (15%), United Arab Emirates (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $94K | 20% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $70K | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $67K | 14% |
| United States | $37K | 7.9% |
| Australia | $36K | 7.6% |
| Oman | $32K | 6.8% |
| Algeria | $29K | 6.1% |
| Ghana | $27K | 5.7% |
| Russia | $23K | 4.7% |
| Egypt | $14K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon food preparation equipment imports (HS 8419.81): 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 8419.81: Machinery, plant and equipment: for making hot drinks, for cooking or heating food.
Common questions
What is the value of food preparation equipment imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported food preparation equipment worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 169 tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply food preparation equipment to Lebanon?
Italy was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (16%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average import price of food preparation equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.79 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $33.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of food preparation equipment to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2018 at $10.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export food preparation equipment?
Yes. Lebanon exported $476 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Cote d'Ivoire and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for food preparation equipment?
The HS code for food preparation equipment is subheading 8419.81. 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 8419 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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