Large dry transformers exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon exported large dry transformers worth $15.7 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 68% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $15.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 364 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 266 t |
| 2020 | $213K | 37 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 452 t |
| 2018 | $193K | 33 t |
| 2017 | $420K | 139 t |
Where Lebanon exports large dry transformers to
France alone took 82% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $12.8M | 82% |
| Cyprus | $1.6M | 10% |
| Spain | $868K | 5.6% |
| Cameroon | $304K | 1.9% |
| Canada | $28K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.89 per kg, 28% below the world average of $8.21, 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.
Large dry transformers imports to Lebanon
Imports of large dry transformers by Lebanon reached $330 thousand in 2024 (36 tonnes). China alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $238K | 72% |
| Italy | $71K | 21% |
| France | $12K | 3.7% |
| Ireland | $5K | 1.4% |
| Mexico | $3K | 0.8% |
| Czech Republic | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon large dry transformers exports (HS 8504.34): 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 8504.34: Transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 500kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of large dry transformers exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported large dry transformers worth $15.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 121 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy large dry transformers from Lebanon?
France was the largest buyer with 82% of the value ($12.8 million), followed by Cyprus (10%) and Spain (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average export price of large dry transformers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.89 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $8.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of large dry transformers from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $420 thousand in 2017 to $15.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does Lebanon also import large dry transformers?
Yes. Lebanon imported $330 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and France. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $15.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for large dry transformers?
The HS code for large dry transformers is subheading 8504.34. 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 8504 page.
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