Motor vehicle lights imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $3.7 million of motor vehicle lights in 2024 (105 tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $11.3 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 | $3.7M | 105 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 116 t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 365 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 230 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 176 t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 556 t |
| 2018 | $11.3M | 489 t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 462 t |
Where Lebanon imports motor vehicle lights from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), Taiwan (16%), Germany (6%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+157% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 43% |
| Taiwan | $582K | 16% |
| Germany | $207K | 5.6% |
| Japan | $205K | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $180K | 4.9% |
| United States | $116K | 3.1% |
| Czech Republic | $91K | 2.5% |
| Mexico | $90K | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $90K | 2.4% |
| France | $84K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.40 per kg, close to the world average of $31.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon motor vehicle lights imports (HS 8512.20): 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 8512.20: Lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539).
Common questions
What is the value of motor vehicle lights imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported motor vehicle lights worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 105 tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply motor vehicle lights to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Taiwan (16%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 157% on the year.
What is the average import price of motor vehicle lights per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.40 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $31.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of motor vehicle lights to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 62%. The peak was 2018 at $11.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for motor vehicle lights?
The HS code for motor vehicle lights is subheading 8512.20. 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 8512 page.
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