Gasket imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gasket by Lebanon reached $2.4 million in 2024 (40 tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.1 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 | $2.4M | 40 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 40 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 84 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 77 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 40 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 137 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 189 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 111 t |
Where Lebanon imports gasket from
The largest suppliers were Germany (34%), Italy (13%), United States (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $839K | 34% |
| Italy | $325K | 13% |
| United States | $264K | 11% |
| China | $191K | 7.8% |
| Taiwan | $142K | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $127K | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $90K | 3.7% |
| Sweden | $47K | 1.9% |
| Japan | $44K | 1.8% |
| Norway | $37K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 8484
| 8484.90 | Gasket sets or assortments of gaskets and similar joints: dissimilar in composition, put up in pouches, envelopes or similar packings | 53% |
| 8484.10 | Gaskets and similar joints: of metal sheeting combined with other material or two or more layers of metal | 31% |
| 8484.20 | Seals: mechanical | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8484.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $60.47 per kg, 24% above the world average of $48.77. 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.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8484: Gaskets and similar joints of metal sheeting combined with other material or of two or more layers of metal; sets or assortments of gaskets and similar joints, dissimilar in composition, put up in pouches, envelopes or similar packings; mechanical seals.
Common questions
What is the value of gasket imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported gasket worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40 tonnes. That ranks it 129th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply gasket to Lebanon?
Germany was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($839 thousand), followed by Italy (13%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 27% on the year.
What is the average import price of gasket per kg?
The average declared import value was about $60.47 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $48.77 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of gasket to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2018 at $4.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for gasket?
The HS code for gasket is heading 8484. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8484.90 (53% of the value) and 8484.10 (31%). 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 8484 page.
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