Optical fibres and lenses imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $4.4 million of optical fibres and lenses in 2024 (68 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.9 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 | 68 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 31 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 66 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 79 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 40 t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 41 t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 54 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 28 t |
Where Lebanon imports optical fibres and lenses from
Most of the value came from Ireland (22%), China (17%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+381% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $956K | 22% |
| China | $775K | 18% |
| United States | $562K | 13% |
| South Korea | $394K | 8.9% |
| United Kingdom | $302K | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $255K | 5.8% |
| Germany | $252K | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $146K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $113K | 2.6% |
| Malaysia | $112K | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 9001
| 9001.30 | Lenses, contact: unmounted, of any material, excluding elements of glass not optically worked | 69% |
| 9001.50 | Lenses, spectacle: unmounted, of materials other than glass | 25% |
| 9001.10 | Optical fibres, optical fibre bundles and cables: excluding those of heading no. 8544 | 3.1% |
| 9001.90 | Optical elements: lenses n.e.c. in heading no. 9001, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, unmounted, of any material (excluding elements of… | 1.6% |
| 9001.40 | Lenses, spectacle: unmounted, of glass, excluding elements of glass not optically worked | 1.2% |
| 9001.20 | Optical elements: polarising material, sheets and plates thereof | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $65.67 per kg, close to the world average of $67.96.
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 9001: Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables not of heading no. 8544; sheets, plates of polarising material; lenses, prisms, mirrors, of any material; unmounted; not non optical glass.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fibres and lenses imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported optical fibres and lenses worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 68 tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fibres and lenses to Lebanon?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($956 thousand), followed by China (17%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 381% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fibres and lenses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $65.67 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $67.96 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 optical fibres and lenses to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2019 at $6.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for optical fibres and lenses?
The HS code for optical fibres and lenses is heading 9001. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 9001.30 (69% of the value) and 9001.50 (25%). It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9001 page.
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