Medical needles imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $2.0 million of medical needles in 2024 (72 tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.0M | 72 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 48 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 43 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 39 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 26 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 33 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 52 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 59 t |
Where Lebanon imports medical needles from
Most of the value came from China (11%), Belgium (8%), Costa Rica (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 27%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+478% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $229K | 11% |
| Belgium | $165K | 8.1% |
| Costa Rica | $162K | 8% |
| Germany | $152K | 7.5% |
| Thailand | $143K | 7% |
| Netherlands | $142K | 7% |
| Japan | $132K | 6.5% |
| India | $128K | 6.3% |
| Austria | $95K | 4.7% |
| France | $78K | 3.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.31 per kg, 28% below the world average of $39.17, 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.
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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 9018.32: Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: tubular metal needles and needles for sutures.
Common questions
What is the value of medical needles imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported medical needles worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 72 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical needles to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 11% of the value ($229 thousand), followed by Belgium (8%) and Costa Rica (8%). The top three together account for 27%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 478% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical needles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.31 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $39.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of medical needles to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical needles?
The HS code for medical needles is subheading 9018.32. 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 9018 page.
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