High capacity AC alternators imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $2.4 million of high capacity ac alternators in 2024 (218 tonnes). Value fell 49% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.4 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 | 218 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 538 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 688 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 717 t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 795 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 481 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 676 t |
Where Lebanon imports high capacity ac alternators from
The largest suppliers were Brazil (33%), China (21%), Czech Republic (20%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $796K | 33% |
| China | $507K | 21% |
| Czech Republic | $485K | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $176K | 7.3% |
| India | $144K | 6% |
| Romania | $125K | 5.2% |
| France | $117K | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $64K | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.09 per kg, close to the world average of $10.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High capacity AC alternators exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $480 thousand of high capacity ac alternators in 2024 (79 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (25%), Tanzania (24%), Turkey (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $122K | 26% |
| Tanzania | $113K | 24% |
| Turkey | $90K | 19% |
| Gabon | $61K | 13% |
| Algeria | $41K | 8.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $37K | 7.7% |
| Iraq | $8K | 1.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $7K | 1.4% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon high capacity ac alternators imports (HS 8501.64): 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 8501.64: Electric generators: AC generators, (alternators), of an output exceeding 750kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of high capacity ac alternators imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported high capacity ac alternators worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 218 tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply high capacity ac alternators to Lebanon?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($796 thousand), followed by China (21%) and the Czech Republic (20%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of high capacity ac alternators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.09 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $10.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of high capacity ac alternators to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2019 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export high capacity ac alternators?
Yes. Lebanon exported $480 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Tanzania and Turkey. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for high capacity ac alternators?
The HS code for high capacity ac alternators is subheading 8501.64. 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 8501 page.
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