Monitor imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of monitor by Lebanon reached $37.4 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $92.3 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 | $37.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $43.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $48.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $30.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $20.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $60.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $92.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $62.9M | 1.9K t |
Where Lebanon imports monitor from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.7M | 58% |
| Egypt | $9.6M | 26% |
| Vietnam | $2.3M | 6.1% |
| Indonesia | $614K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $428K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $379K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $290K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $242K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $214K | 0.6% |
| Japan | $204K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8528
| 8528.72 | Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus… | 75% |
| 8528.52 | Monitors: other than cathode-ray tube: capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading… | 8.7% |
| 8528.59 | Monitors other than cathode-ray tube: n.e.c. in subheading 8528.52, whether or not colour | 7.5% |
| 8528.71 | Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: not… | 4.6% |
| 8528.62 | Projectors: capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading 84.71 | 1.5% |
| 8528.69 | Projectors: n.e.c. in subheading 8528.62, whether or not colour | 1.1% |
| 8528.49 | Monitors: cathode-ray tube, n.e.c. in subheading 8528.42, whether or not colour | 1.1% |
| 8528.42 | Monitors: cathode-ray tube, capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading 84.71 | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8528.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.02 per kg, close to the world average of $28.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Monitor exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $790 thousand of monitor in 2024 (25 tonnes). Most of it went to Syria (19%), Nigeria (13%), Guinea (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Central African Republic grew fastest (+246% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $148K | 19% |
| Nigeria | $102K | 13% |
| Guinea | $100K | 13% |
| Republic of the Congo | $44K | 5.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $44K | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $37K | 4.7% |
| Central African Republic | $28K | 3.6% |
| Sierra Leone | $27K | 3.5% |
| Sudan | $26K | 3.3% |
| Qatar | $24K | 3% |
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 8528: Monitors and projectors, not incorporating television reception apparatus; reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of monitor imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported monitor worth $37.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply monitor to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($21.7 million), followed by Egypt (26%) and Vietnam (6%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of monitor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.02 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $28.54 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 monitor to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $62.9 million in 2017 to $37.4 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2018 at $92.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export monitor?
Yes. Lebanon exported $790 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Nigeria and Guinea. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $36.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for monitor?
The HS code for monitor is heading 8528. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8528.72 (75% of the value) and 8528.52 (9%). 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 8528 page.
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