Lifts and skip hoists imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $3.6 million of lifts and skip hoists in 2024 (524 tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $15.3 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 | $3.6M | 524 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 509 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 767 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 807 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 924 t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $15.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $13.7M | 3.3K t |
Where Lebanon imports lifts and skip hoists from
Most of the value came from China (32%), Spain (25%), Thailand (17%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+195% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 32% |
| Spain | $897K | 25% |
| Thailand | $607K | 17% |
| Slovakia | $355K | 9.8% |
| Italy | $207K | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $206K | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $70K | 1.9% |
| Greece | $44K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $44K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $23K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.89 per kg, 33% above the world average of $5.17. 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.
Lifts and skip hoists exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported lifts and skip hoists worth $1.4 million (213 tonnes). Republic of the Congo alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+286% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of the Congo | $735K | 53% |
| Ghana | $121K | 8.8% |
| Tanzania | $105K | 7.6% |
| Cameroon | $72K | 5.2% |
| Liberia | $68K | 4.9% |
| Uganda | $50K | 3.6% |
| Burkina Faso | $46K | 3.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $37K | 2.7% |
| Central African Republic | $35K | 2.5% |
| Syria | $22K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon lifts and skip hoists imports (HS 8428.10): 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 8428.10: Lifts and skip hoists.
Common questions
What is the value of lifts and skip hoists imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported lifts and skip hoists worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 524 tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifts and skip hoists to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Spain (25%) and Thailand (17%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 195% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifts and skip hoists per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.89 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $5.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lifts and skip hoists to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.7 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 74%. The peak was 2018 at $15.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export lifts and skip hoists?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Republic of the Congo, Ghana and Tanzania. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifts and skip hoists?
The HS code for lifts and skip hoists is subheading 8428.10. 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 8428 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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