Mobile phones imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $204.9 million of mobile phones in 2024 (473 tonnes). Value fell 63% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 59% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $693.2 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 | $204.9M | 473 t |
| 2023 | $552.4M | 962 t |
| 2022 | $693.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $529.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $273.2M | 650 t |
| 2019 | $437.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $213.4M | 468 t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 21 t |
Where Lebanon imports mobile phones from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $176.7M | 86% |
| Hong Kong | $27.6M | 14% |
| India | $204K | 0.1% |
| United States | $164K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $83K | 0% |
| Canada | $33K | 0% |
| Vietnam | $32K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0% |
| Australia | $7K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $433.28 per kg, 35% above the world average of $321.06. 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.
Mobile phones exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported mobile phones worth $1.6 million (2 tonnes). Syria alone took 64% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $1.0M | 64% |
| United Arab Emirates | $383K | 25% |
| Hong Kong | $150K | 9.6% |
| Bahrain | $14K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.4% |
| Cyprus | $1K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
| Philippines | $1K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon mobile phones imports (HS 8517.12): 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 8517.12: Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks.
Common questions
What is the value of mobile phones imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported mobile phones worth $204.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 473 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply mobile phones to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($176.7 million), followed by Hong Kong (13%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of mobile phones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $433.28 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $321.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mobile phones to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $204.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $693.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $364.0 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export mobile phones?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, the United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $203.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for mobile phones?
The HS code for mobile phones is subheading 8517.12. 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 8517 page.
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