Lead-acid traction batteries imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lead-acid traction batteries by Lebanon reached $27.0 million in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $120.3 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 | $27.0M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $27.9M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $120.3M | 26.4K t |
| 2021 | $46.9M | 17.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $26.5M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $18.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $17.6M | 4.8K t |
Where Lebanon imports lead-acid traction batteries from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $15.3M | 57% |
| China | $3.2M | 12% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $911K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $704K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $509K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $488K | 1.8% |
| Vietnam | $471K | 1.7% |
| Bulgaria | $450K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.41 per kg, close to the world average of $3.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lead-acid traction batteries exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported lead-acid traction batteries worth $1.5 million (207 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (47%), Turkey (29%), Tanzania (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon lead-acid traction batteries imports (HS 8507.20): 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 8507.20: Electric accumulators: lead-acid, (other than for starting piston engines), including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lead-acid traction batteries imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported lead-acid traction batteries worth $27.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply lead-acid traction batteries to Lebanon?
India was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($15.3 million), followed by China (12%) and South Korea (5%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 371% on the year.
What is the average import price of lead-acid traction batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.41 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $3.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lead-acid traction batteries to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.6 million in 2017 to $27.0 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2022 at $120.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.7 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export lead-acid traction batteries?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Turkey and Tanzania. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $25.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead-acid traction batteries?
The HS code for lead-acid traction batteries is subheading 8507.20. 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 8507 page.
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