Motor parts exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon exported motor parts worth $4.5 million (196 tonnes). That is 35% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 59% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.5M | 196 t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 642 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 564 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 668 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 440 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 390 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 160 t |
| 2017 | $172K | 18 t |
Where Lebanon exports motor parts to
The largest buyer markets were Iraq (26%), Morocco (12%), Republic of the Congo (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Sierra Leone grew fastest (+184% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $1.2M | 26% |
| Morocco | $522K | 12% |
| Republic of the Congo | $336K | 7.5% |
| Syria | $249K | 5.5% |
| Kenya | $208K | 4.6% |
| Nigeria | $201K | 4.5% |
| Algeria | $200K | 4.4% |
| Liberia | $197K | 4.4% |
| Guinea | $184K | 4.1% |
| Sierra Leone | $146K | 3.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.03 per kg, 180% above the world average of $8.23. 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.
Motor parts imports to Lebanon
Lebanon imported $3.3 million of motor parts in 2024 (176 tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (26%), United Kingdom (23%), Turkey (16%). Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $859K | 26% |
| United Kingdom | $745K | 23% |
| Turkey | $539K | 16% |
| France | $413K | 13% |
| Italy | $192K | 5.9% |
| United States | $155K | 4.7% |
| India | $92K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $55K | 1.7% |
| Tunisia | $47K | 1.4% |
| Austria | $32K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 8503: Electric motors and generators; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502.
Common questions
What is the value of motor parts exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported motor parts worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 196 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy motor parts from Lebanon?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Morocco (12%) and the Republic of the Congo (7%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. Sierra Leone grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average export price of motor parts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $23.03 per kg in 2024, 180% above the world average of $8.23 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 exports of motor parts from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $172 thousand in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $6.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also import motor parts?
Yes. Lebanon imported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United Kingdom and Turkey. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for motor parts?
The HS code for motor parts is heading 8503. In Lebanon all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8503.00. 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 8503 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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