Ignition system imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported ignition system worth $4.3 million (132 tonnes). Value fell 35% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $9.0 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 | $4.3M | 132 t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 234 t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 754 t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 704 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 429 t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 746 t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 471 t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 345 t |
Where Lebanon imports ignition system from
Most of the value came from Germany (19%), China (17%), Japan (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+369% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $801K | 19% |
| China | $728K | 17% |
| Japan | $592K | 14% |
| United States | $361K | 8.4% |
| Turkey | $219K | 5.1% |
| France | $198K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $137K | 3.2% |
| Brazil | $115K | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $100K | 2.3% |
| India | $98K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 8511
| 8511.10 | Ignition or starting equipment: spark plugs, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines | 51% |
| 8511.90 | Ignition or starting equipment: parts of the equipment of heading no. 8511, for use in spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion… | 18% |
| 8511.50 | Ignition or starting equipment: generators n.e.c. in heading no. 8511, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines | 11% |
| 8511.30 | Ignition or starting equipment: distributors and ignition coils of a kind used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines | 9.3% |
| 8511.40 | Ignition or starting equipment: starter motors and dual purpose starter-generators, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal… | 7.5% |
| 8511.80 | Ignition or starting equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 8511, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines | 2.7% |
| 8511.20 | Ignition or starting equipment: ignition magnetos, magneto-dynamos and magnetic flywheels, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal… | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8511.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.63 per kg, 85% above the world average of $17.60. 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?
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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 8511: Ignition or starting equipment; used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines; generators and cut outs used in conjunction with such engines.
Common questions
What is the value of ignition system imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported ignition system worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 132 tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply ignition system to Lebanon?
Germany was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($800 thousand), followed by China (17%) and Japan (14%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 369% on the year.
What is the average import price of ignition system per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.63 per kg in 2024, 85% above the world average of $17.60 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 ignition system to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2019 at $9.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for ignition system?
The HS code for ignition system is heading 8511. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8511.10 (51% of the value) and 8511.90 (18%). 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 8511 page.
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