Generator exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon exported generator worth $150.0 million (14.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $150.0M | 14.9K t |
| 2023 | $163.3M | 15.8K t |
| 2022 | $102.8M | 13.3K t |
| 2021 | $93.4M | 12.0K t |
| 2020 | $70.0M | 10.6K t |
| 2019 | $92.3M | 12.9K t |
| 2018 | $30.5M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $21.1M | 2.6K t |
Where Lebanon exports generator to
Most of it went to Iraq (29%), Egypt (7%), United Arab Emirates (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $42.9M | 29% |
| Egypt | $10.2M | 6.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9.9M | 6.6% |
| Republic of the Congo | $9.1M | 6.1% |
| Guinea | $8.9M | 6% |
| Azerbaijan | $6.6M | 4.4% |
| Ukraine | $6.5M | 4.3% |
| Ghana | $6.0M | 4% |
| Liberia | $4.5M | 3% |
| Sierra Leone | $4.3M | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 8502
| 8502.11 | Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output not exceeding… | 40% |
| 8502.12 | Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 75kVA… | 31% |
| 8502.13 | Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVA | 27% |
| 8502.39 | Electric generating sets: (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines), other than wind powered | 1% |
| 8502.20 | Electric generating sets: with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines | 0.7% |
| 8502.40 | Electric rotary converters | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8502.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.07 per kg, close to the world average of $10.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Generator imports to Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon imported generator worth $31.1 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (24%), United Kingdom (24%), Brazil (12%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+445% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.5M | 24% |
| United Kingdom | $7.4M | 24% |
| Brazil | $3.8M | 12% |
| United States | $2.0M | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 5.2% |
| Morocco | $1.5M | 5% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 4.1% |
| France | $1.1M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 3.6% |
| Australia | $752K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 8502: Electric generating sets and rotary converters.
Common questions
What is the value of generator exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported generator worth $150.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 180 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy generator from Lebanon?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($42.9 million), followed by Egypt (7%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 64 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average export price of generator per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.07 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $10.49 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 exports of generator from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $21.1 million in 2017 to $150.0 million in 2024, an increase of 610%. The peak was 2023 at $163.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also import generator?
Yes. Lebanon imported $31.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United Kingdom and Brazil. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $118.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for generator?
The HS code for generator is heading 8502. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8502.11 (40% of the value) and 8502.12 (31%). It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8502 page.
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