Fruit and vegetable processing machinery imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fruit and vegetable processing machinery by Lebanon reached $4.8 million in 2024 (141 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 448% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $4.8M | 141 t |
| 2023 | $877K | 82 t |
| 2022 | $479K | 154 t |
| 2021 | $422K | 73 t |
| 2020 | $486K | 35 t |
| 2019 | $515K | 47 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 50 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 79 t |
Where Lebanon imports fruit and vegetable processing machinery from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 73% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 73% |
| United Kingdom | $438K | 9.1% |
| Germany | $177K | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $177K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $169K | 3.5% |
| China | $165K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $79K | 1.7% |
| France | $31K | 0.7% |
| Austria | $23K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $7K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.08 per kg, 33% above the world average of $25.55. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon fruit and vegetable processing machinery imports (HS 8438.60): 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 8438.60: Machinery: industrial, for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables.
Common questions
What is the value of fruit and vegetable processing machinery imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported fruit and vegetable processing machinery worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 141 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 202 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 448% on 2023.
Which countries supply fruit and vegetable processing machinery to Lebanon?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (9%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average import price of fruit and vegetable processing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.08 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $25.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fruit and vegetable processing machinery to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 132%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fruit and vegetable processing machinery?
The HS code for fruit and vegetable processing machinery is subheading 8438.60. 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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