Oil extraction and pressing machinery imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $2.2 million of oil extraction and pressing machinery in 2024 (134 tonnes). That is 72% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $2.2M | 134 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 120 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 303 t |
| 2021 | $872K | 143 t |
| 2020 | $676K | 79 t |
| 2019 | $718K | 225 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 171 t |
| 2017 | $808K | 77 t |
Where Lebanon imports oil extraction and pressing machinery from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (48%), Italy (45%), Spain (3%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+489% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.1M | 48% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 45% |
| Spain | $67K | 3% |
| China | $62K | 2.8% |
| Greece | $28K | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $3K | 0.1% |
| Syria | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.66 per kg, close to the world average of $13.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Oil extraction and pressing machinery exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $1.6 million of oil extraction and pressing machinery in 2024 (99 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Lebanon oil extraction and pressing machinery imports (HS 8479.20): 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 8479.20: Machinery: for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable fats or oils.
Common questions
What is the value of oil extraction and pressing machinery imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported oil extraction and pressing machinery worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 134 tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil extraction and pressing machinery to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Italy (45%) and Spain (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 489% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil extraction and pressing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.66 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $13.95 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 extraction and pressing machinery to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $808 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 177%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export oil extraction and pressing machinery?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Syria and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $604 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for oil extraction and pressing machinery?
The HS code for oil extraction and pressing machinery is subheading 8479.20. 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 8479 page.
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