Oil and fuel engine filters imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oil and fuel engine filters by Lebanon reached $6.5 million in 2024 (376 tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.0 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 | $6.5M | 376 t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 400 t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 866 t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 696 t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 1.1K t |
Where Lebanon imports oil and fuel engine filters from
Most of the value came from China (28%), Germany (13%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 28% |
| Germany | $867K | 13% |
| United States | $640K | 9.8% |
| Turkey | $530K | 8.2% |
| United Kingdom | $440K | 6.8% |
| South Korea | $409K | 6.3% |
| Cyprus | $345K | 5.3% |
| Czech Republic | $293K | 4.5% |
| Japan | $179K | 2.8% |
| Mexico | $164K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.29 per kg, close to the world average of $14.77.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Oil and fuel engine filters exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported oil and fuel engine filters worth $570 thousand (54 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iraq (25%), Nigeria (10%), Republic of the Congo (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+725% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $140K | 25% |
| Nigeria | $56K | 9.8% |
| Republic of the Congo | $47K | 8.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $44K | 7.7% |
| Liberia | $44K | 7.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $42K | 7.4% |
| Guinea | $32K | 5.5% |
| Sierra Leone | $30K | 5.3% |
| Algeria | $30K | 5.3% |
| Angola | $25K | 4.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon oil and fuel engine filters imports (HS 8421.23): 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 8421.23: Machinery: filtering or purifying machinery, oil or petrol filters for internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of oil and fuel engine filters imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported oil and fuel engine filters worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 376 tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil and fuel engine filters to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Germany (13%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil and fuel engine filters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.29 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $14.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of oil and fuel engine filters to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $10.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export oil and fuel engine filters?
Yes. Lebanon exported $570 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Nigeria and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil and fuel engine filters?
The HS code for oil and fuel engine filters is subheading 8421.23. 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 8421 page.
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