Meat and poultry processing machinery imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $2.4 million of meat and poultry processing machinery in 2024 (56 tonnes). That is 76% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.6 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 | $2.4M | 56 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 35 t |
| 2022 | $559K | 425 t |
| 2021 | $867K | 27 t |
| 2020 | $308K | 23 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 243 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 156 t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 245 t |
Where Lebanon imports meat and poultry processing machinery from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (49%), Italy (26%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $43.13 per kg, 29% above the world average of $33.55. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon meat and poultry processing machinery imports (HS 8438.50): 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 8438.50: Machinery: industrial, for the preparation of meat or poultry.
Common questions
What is the value of meat and poultry processing machinery imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported meat and poultry processing machinery worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 56 tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 76% on 2023.
Which countries supply meat and poultry processing machinery to Lebanon?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Italy (26%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Syria grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average import price of meat and poultry processing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $43.13 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $33.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of meat and poultry processing machinery to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2017 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for meat and poultry processing machinery?
The HS code for meat and poultry processing machinery is subheading 8438.50. 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 8438 page.
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