Industrial trucks imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported industrial trucks worth $2.8 million (283 tonnes). Value rose 101% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.8M | 283 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 111 t |
| 2022 | $410K | 73 t |
| 2021 | $149K | 33 t |
| 2020 | $608K | 36 t |
| 2019 | $557K | 35 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 244 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 187 t |
Where Lebanon imports industrial trucks from
China alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 81% |
| France | $202K | 7.1% |
| Canada | $166K | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $56K | 2% |
| Germany | $46K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $19K | 0.7% |
| United States | $12K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $9K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $8K | 0.3% |
| Greece | $8K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8709
| 8709.19 | Vehicles: (not electrical), self-propelled, without handling equipment, used for short distance transport of goods in factories, airports and such… | 85% |
| 8709.90 | Vehicles: parts of the vehicles of heading no. 8709 | 11% |
| 8709.11 | Vehicles: electrical, self-propelled, (not fitted with lifting or handling equipment), of the type used for short distance transport of goods in… | 4.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8709.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.05 per kg, close to the world average of $11.46.
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 8709: Works trucks, self-propelled, (not fitted with lifting or handling equipment), for factories, warehouses etc, for short distance transport of goods, tractors used on railway station platforms; parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial trucks imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported industrial trucks worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 283 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 101% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial trucks to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by France (7%) and Canada (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 121% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.05 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $11.46 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 industrial trucks to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for industrial trucks?
The HS code for industrial trucks is heading 8709. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8709.19 (85% of the value) and 8709.90 (11%). It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8709 page.
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