Optical radiation detector imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $3.0 million of optical radiation detector in 2024 (15 tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.6 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 | $3.0M | 15 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 12 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 15 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 17 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 16 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 17 t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 34 t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 30 t |
Where Lebanon imports optical radiation detector from
The largest suppliers were Germany (29%), Japan (18%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+180% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $883K | 29% |
| Japan | $546K | 18% |
| United States | $393K | 13% |
| China | $257K | 8.5% |
| Spain | $170K | 5.6% |
| Denmark | $94K | 3.1% |
| Singapore | $91K | 3% |
| Australia | $87K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $85K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $79K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $200.87 per kg, 38% below the world average of $323.51, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon optical radiation detector imports (HS 9027.50): 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 9027.50: Instruments and apparatus: using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR), (other than spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs).
Common questions
What is the value of optical radiation detector imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported optical radiation detector worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15 tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical radiation detector to Lebanon?
Germany was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($883 thousand), followed by Japan (18%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 180% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical radiation detector per kg?
The average declared import value was about $200.87 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $323.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical radiation detector to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2018 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical radiation detector?
The HS code for optical radiation detector is subheading 9027.50. 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 9027 page.
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