Lighters imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lighters by Lebanon reached $3.3 million in 2024 (263 tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.6 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 | $3.3M | 263 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 243 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 919 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 515 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 562 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 535 t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 500 t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 105 t |
Where Lebanon imports lighters from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+226% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 73% |
| Spain | $379K | 12% |
| France | $254K | 7.8% |
| Turkey | $111K | 3.4% |
| United States | $77K | 2.4% |
| Portugal | $39K | 1.2% |
| India | $12K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $6K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 9613
| 9613.80 | Lighters: whether or not mechanical or electrical, n.e.c. in heading no. 9613 | 36% |
| 9613.20 | Lighters: pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, refillable | 32% |
| 9613.10 | Lighters: pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillable | 31% |
| 9613.90 | Lighters: parts for cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, other than flints and wicks | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9613.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.42 per kg, 55% above the world average of $8.00. 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.
Lighters exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported lighters worth $240 thousand (24 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $144K | 60% |
| Syria | $94K | 39% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.3% |
| Liberia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Romania | $0K | 0.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
| Cyprus | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 9613: Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical and parts thereof other than flints and wicks.
Common questions
What is the value of lighters imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported lighters worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 263 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply lighters to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Spain (12%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 226% on the year.
What is the average import price of lighters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.42 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $8.00 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 lighters to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2018 at $7.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export lighters?
Yes. Lebanon exported $240 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Syria and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for lighters?
The HS code for lighters is heading 9613. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 9613.80 (36% of the value) and 9613.20 (32%). It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9613 page.
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