Industrial washer imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported industrial washer worth $2.4 million (247 tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.9 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 | 247 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 325 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 866 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 623 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 420 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 922 t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 801 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 823 t |
Where Lebanon imports industrial washer from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), Italy (14%), South Korea (11%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+281% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $834K | 34% |
| Italy | $339K | 14% |
| South Korea | $273K | 11% |
| Turkey | $262K | 11% |
| Taiwan | $111K | 4.6% |
| Poland | $98K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $87K | 3.6% |
| Spain | $87K | 3.6% |
| Sweden | $66K | 2.7% |
| Czech Republic | $57K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 8451
| 8451.21 | Drying machines: of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg | 43% |
| 8451.29 | Drying machines: of a dry linen capacity exceeding 10kg | 16% |
| 8451.80 | Machinery: for wringing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile yarns, fabrics or made up textile articles: for applying paste to base… | 14% |
| 8451.30 | Ironing machines and presses (including fusing presses) | 8.2% |
| 8451.50 | Machines: for reeling, unreeling, folding, cutting or pinking textile fabrics | 7.5% |
| 8451.40 | Machines: for washing, bleaching or dyeing | 6.9% |
| 8451.90 | Machinery: parts, of the machinery of heading no. 8451 | 4.8% |
| 8451.10 | Dry-cleaning machines | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8451.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.82 per kg, close to the world average of $10.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial washer exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $281 thousand of industrial washer in 2024 (24 tonnes). Most of it went to Republic of the Congo (40%), Liberia (14%), Syria (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Gabon grew fastest (+718% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of the Congo | $113K | 40% |
| Liberia | $38K | 14% |
| Syria | $28K | 9.8% |
| Tanzania | $15K | 5.5% |
| Central African Republic | $15K | 5.2% |
| Gabon | $14K | 4.9% |
| Guinea | $13K | 4.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $12K | 4.1% |
| Cameroon | $9K | 3.2% |
| Qatar | $7K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 8451: Machinery (not of heading no. 8450) for washing, cleaning, wringing, drying, ironing, pressing, bleaching, dyeing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile yarn, fabrics or made up articles.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial washer imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported industrial washer worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 247 tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial washer to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($834 thousand), followed by Italy (14%) and South Korea (11%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 281% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial washer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.82 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $10.01 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 washer to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 59%. The peak was 2017 at $5.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export industrial washer?
Yes. Lebanon exported $281 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Republic of the Congo, Liberia and Syria. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial washer?
The HS code for industrial washer is heading 8451. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8451.21 (43% of the value) and 8451.29 (16%). 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 8451 page.
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