Office machine imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of office machine by Lebanon reached $4.4 million in 2024 (213 tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $12.8 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 | $4.4M | 213 t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 296 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 286 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 157 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 163 t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 397 t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 450 t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 340 t |
Where Lebanon imports office machine from
Most of the value came from Germany (41%), China (28%), South Korea (18%). Among the main suppliers, Philippines grew fastest (+141% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.8M | 41% |
| China | $1.2M | 28% |
| South Korea | $790K | 18% |
| Taiwan | $229K | 5.2% |
| Philippines | $104K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $48K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $47K | 1.1% |
| France | $43K | 1% |
| India | $23K | 0.5% |
| United States | $18K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8472
| 8472.90 | Office machines: not elsewhere classified | 98% |
| 8472.10 | Office machines: duplicating machines | 1.6% |
| 8472.30 | Office machines: for sorting or folding mail or for inserting mail in envelopes or bands, machines for opening, closing or sealing mail and machines… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8472.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.63 per kg, 85% above the world average of $11.14. 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.
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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 8472: Office machines; not elsewhere classified.
Common questions
What is the value of office machine imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported office machine worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 213 tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply office machine to Lebanon?
Germany was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (28%) and South Korea (18%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 295% on the year.
What is the average import price of office machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.63 per kg in 2024, 85% above the world average of $11.14 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 office machine to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.0 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2018 at $12.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for office machine?
The HS code for office machine is heading 8472. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8472.90 (98% of the value) and 8472.10 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8472 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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