Measuring instruments imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $5.3 million of measuring instruments in 2024 (84 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.1 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 | $5.3M | 84 t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 90 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 58 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 70 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 24 t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 90 t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 75 t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 93 t |
Where Lebanon imports measuring instruments from
Most of the value came from United States (22%), Germany (22%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.2M | 22% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 22% |
| China | $884K | 17% |
| Mexico | $297K | 5.6% |
| South Korea | $290K | 5.5% |
| France | $278K | 5.3% |
| Italy | $212K | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $181K | 3.4% |
| Canada | $109K | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $78K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 9031
| 9031.80 | Instruments, appliances and machines: for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90 | 65% |
| 9031.49 | Optical instruments and appliances: for measuring or checking, n.e.c. in chapter 90 | 15% |
| 9031.20 | Test benches | 12% |
| 9031.90 | Instruments, appliances and machines: parts and accessories for those measuring or checking devices of heading no. 9031 | 4.6% |
| 9031.10 | Machines: for balancing mechanical parts | 1.6% |
| 9031.41 | Optical instruments and appliances: for inspecting semiconductor wafers or devices or for inspecting photomasks or reticles used in manufacturing… | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9031.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $63.04 per kg, 31% below the world average of $90.86, 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.
Measuring instruments exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported measuring instruments worth $2.4 million (4 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 60% |
| United States | $348K | 15% |
| India | $90K | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $87K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $73K | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $59K | 2.5% |
| Japan | $53K | 2.2% |
| France | $39K | 1.6% |
| Iran | $33K | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $23K | 1% |
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 9031: Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, n.e.c. or included in this chapter; profile projectors.
Common questions
What is the value of measuring instruments imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported measuring instruments worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 84 tonnes. That ranks it 126th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply measuring instruments to Lebanon?
The United States was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Germany (22%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 99% on the year.
What is the average import price of measuring instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $63.04 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $90.86 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 measuring instruments to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2017 at $8.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export measuring instruments?
Yes. Lebanon exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, the United States and India. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for measuring instruments?
The HS code for measuring instruments is heading 9031. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 9031.80 (65% of the value) and 9031.49 (15%). It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9031 page.
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