Food processing machinery parts imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported food processing machinery parts worth $3.2 million (129 tonnes). That is 34% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.2 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 | $3.2M | 129 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 51 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 85 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 53 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 33 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 45 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 92 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 78 t |
Where Lebanon imports food processing machinery parts from
Most of the value came from Italy (19%), France (13%), United States (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+361% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $606K | 19% |
| France | $405K | 13% |
| United States | $393K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $303K | 9.5% |
| Germany | $279K | 8.8% |
| Switzerland | $279K | 8.7% |
| China | $274K | 8.6% |
| Turkey | $119K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $77K | 2.4% |
| Austria | $77K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.70 per kg, close to the world average of $26.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Food processing machinery parts exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported food processing machinery parts worth $1.3 million (70 tonnes). Most of it went to Denmark (20%), Jordan (19%), Qatar (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $249K | 20% |
| Jordan | $243K | 19% |
| Qatar | $94K | 7.4% |
| Germany | $54K | 4.3% |
| Oman | $53K | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $51K | 4% |
| Kuwait | $46K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $45K | 3.6% |
| Canada | $45K | 3.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $42K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon food processing machinery parts imports (HS 8438.90): 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 8438.90: Machinery: parts of those machines used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink.
Common questions
What is the value of food processing machinery parts imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported food processing machinery parts worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 129 tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply food processing machinery parts to Lebanon?
Italy was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($606 thousand), followed by France (13%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 361% on the year.
What is the average import price of food processing machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.70 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $26.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of food processing machinery parts to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2018 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export food processing machinery parts?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Denmark, Jordan and Qatar. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for food processing machinery parts?
The HS code for food processing machinery parts is subheading 8438.90. 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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