Lithium-ion batteries imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported lithium-ion batteries worth $27.8 million (657 tonnes). That is 51% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $56.3 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 | $27.8M | 657 t |
| 2023 | $56.3M | 915 t |
| 2022 | $50.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 219 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 31 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 47 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 24 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 74 t |
Where Lebanon imports lithium-ion batteries from
China alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.3M | 98% |
| Germany | $121K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $81K | 0.3% |
| India | $51K | 0.2% |
| United States | $48K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $46K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $35K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $31K | 0.1% |
| Hungary | $18K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $17K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $42.31 per kg, 33% above the world average of $31.77. 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.
Lithium-ion batteries exports from Lebanon
Exports of lithium-ion batteries by Lebanon reached $1.2 million in 2024 (62 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Syria (36%), China (18%), Turkey (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon lithium-ion batteries imports (HS 8507.60): 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 8507.60: Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lithium-ion batteries imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported lithium-ion batteries worth $27.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 657 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithium-ion batteries to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($27.3 million), followed by Germany (0%) and Australia (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average import price of lithium-ion batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $42.31 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $31.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lithium-ion batteries to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $27.8 million in 2024, an increase of 966%. The peak was 2023 at $56.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.8 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export lithium-ion batteries?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, China and Turkey. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $26.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for lithium-ion batteries?
The HS code for lithium-ion batteries is subheading 8507.60. 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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