Motorcycles imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported motorcycles worth $54.8 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 28% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $86.8 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 | $54.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $76.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $86.8M | 11.6K t |
| 2021 | $21.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 637 t |
| 2019 | $24.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $41.6M | 9.4K t |
| 2017 | $40.1M | 1.6K t |
Where Lebanon imports motorcycles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $33.1M | 60% |
| Indonesia | $8.4M | 15% |
| Japan | $6.8M | 12% |
| India | $3.1M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 2% |
| United States | $274K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $170K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $117K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $92K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8711
| 8711.20 | Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, reciprocating internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity… | 80% |
| 8711.90 | Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: n.e.c. in heading no. 8711, fitted with auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars: side-cars | 7.4% |
| 8711.50 | Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with auxiliary motor, with reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity… | 5.5% |
| 8711.40 | Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with auxiliary motor, reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of cylinder capacity… | 2.2% |
| 8711.60 | Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with auxiliary motor, with electric motor for propulsion, with or without side-cars: side-cars | 2% |
| 8711.30 | Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, reciprocating internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity… | 1.7% |
| 8711.10 | Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, with reciprocating internal combustion piston engine not exceeding 50cc… | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8711.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.20 per kg, close to the world average of $14.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Motorcycles exports from Lebanon
Exports of motorcycles by Lebanon reached $445 thousand in 2024 (36 tonnes). Turkey alone took 56% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $247K | 56% |
| United Arab Emirates | $41K | 9.2% |
| Spain | $24K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $22K | 4.9% |
| Syria | $20K | 4.5% |
| Georgia | $18K | 4.1% |
| France | $11K | 2.5% |
| Romania | $11K | 2.4% |
| United States | $10K | 2.3% |
| Sierra Leone | $10K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 8711: Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars.
Common questions
What is the value of motorcycles imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported motorcycles worth $54.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply motorcycles to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($33.1 million), followed by Indonesia (15%) and Japan (12%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of motorcycles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.20 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $14.85 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 motorcycles to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.1 million in 2017 to $54.8 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2022 at $86.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export motorcycles?
Yes. Lebanon exported $445 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Spain. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $54.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for motorcycles?
The HS code for motorcycles is heading 8711. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8711.20 (80% of the value) and 8711.90 (7%). It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8711 page.
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