Medical syringes imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported medical syringes worth $2.8 million (307 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $3.6 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 | $2.8M | 307 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 258 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 399 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 455 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 391 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 444 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 419 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 346 t |
Where Lebanon imports medical syringes from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), United States (24%), Netherlands (7%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $878K | 31% |
| United States | $667K | 24% |
| Netherlands | $192K | 6.9% |
| Slovenia | $157K | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $145K | 5.2% |
| Germany | $114K | 4.1% |
| Spain | $96K | 3.4% |
| Japan | $84K | 3% |
| Indonesia | $67K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $65K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.09 per kg, 56% below the world average of $20.69, 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 9018.31: Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: syringes, with or without needles.
Common questions
What is the value of medical syringes imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported medical syringes worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 307 tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical syringes to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($878 thousand), followed by the United States (24%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 724% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical syringes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.09 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $20.69 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 syringes to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2019 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical syringes?
The HS code for medical syringes is subheading 9018.31. 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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