Hoist imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $3.4 million of hoist in 2024 (903 tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.1 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 | $3.4M | 903 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 916 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 620 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 463 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 342 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 1.7K t |
Where Lebanon imports hoist from
China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+632% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 58% |
| Italy | $780K | 23% |
| Turkey | $308K | 9.2% |
| Belgium | $55K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $51K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $42K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $29K | 0.9% |
| United States | $28K | 0.8% |
| Iran | $27K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $19K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8425
| 8425.42 | Jacks and hoists: hydraulic, of a kind used for raising vehicles | 25% |
| 8425.11 | Pulley tackle and hoists: powered by an electric motor (excluding skip hoists or hoists of a kind used for raising vehicles) | 21% |
| 8425.19 | Pulley tackle and hoists: not powered by an electric motor (excluding skip hoists or hoists of a kind used for raising vehicles) | 16% |
| 8425.31 | Winches: capstans: powered by an electric motor | 15% |
| 8425.49 | Jacks and hoists: (other than hydraulic), of a kind used for raising vehicles | 11% |
| 8425.41 | Jacks: built-in jacking systems of a type used in garages, for raising vehicles | 6.8% |
| 8425.39 | Winches: capstans: not powered by an electric motor | 5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8425.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.71 per kg, 24% below the world average of $4.87, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hoist exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $497 thousand of hoist in 2024 (47 tonnes). Most of it went to Republic of the Congo (17%), Germany (13%), Cote d'Ivoire (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+628% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of the Congo | $82K | 17% |
| Germany | $65K | 13% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $56K | 11% |
| Nigeria | $43K | 8.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $38K | 7.6% |
| Benin | $37K | 7.4% |
| Gabon | $28K | 5.7% |
| Kuwait | $27K | 5.4% |
| Angola | $20K | 4.1% |
| Tanzania | $17K | 3.4% |
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 8425: Pulley tackle and hoists other than skip hoists; winches and capstans; jacks.
Common questions
What is the value of hoist imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported hoist worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 903 tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply hoist to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Italy (23%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 632% on the year.
What is the average import price of hoist per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.71 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $4.87 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 hoist to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2017 at $6.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export hoist?
Yes. Lebanon exported $497 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Republic of the Congo, Germany and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for hoist?
The HS code for hoist is heading 8425. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8425.42 (25% of the value) and 8425.11 (21%). 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 8425 page.
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