Orthopaedic appliances imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $51.7 million of orthopaedic appliances in 2024 (91 tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $80.9 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 | $51.7M | 91 t |
| 2023 | $54.5M | 87 t |
| 2022 | $45.6M | 117 t |
| 2021 | $36.3M | 120 t |
| 2020 | $48.3M | 125 t |
| 2019 | $80.9M | 170 t |
| 2018 | $74.0M | 141 t |
| 2017 | $70.5M | 135 t |
Where Lebanon imports orthopaedic appliances from
The largest suppliers were United States (15%), Ireland (12%), Belgium (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 35%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.0M | 15% |
| Ireland | $6.1M | 12% |
| Belgium | $4.0M | 7.8% |
| Switzerland | $3.8M | 7.4% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 6.9% |
| France | $3.0M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $2.8M | 5.3% |
| Costa Rica | $2.3M | 4.5% |
| China | $2.3M | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $2.1M | 4% |
Product types under HS 9021
| 9021.39 | Artificial parts of the body: excluding artificial joints | 27% |
| 9021.90 | Appliances: worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability | 20% |
| 9021.29 | Dental fittings: other than artificial teeth | 14% |
| 9021.10 | Orthopaedic or fracture appliances | 12% |
| 9021.31 | Artificial parts of the body | 11% |
| 9021.50 | Pacemakers: for stimulating heart muscles (excluding parts and accessories) | 8.8% |
| 9021.40 | Hearing aids (excluding parts and accessories) | 5.6% |
| 9021.21 | Dental fittings: artificial teeth | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9021.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $570.38 per kg, 65% above the world average of $345.26. 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.
Orthopaedic appliances exports from Lebanon
Exports of orthopaedic appliances by Lebanon reached $4.1 million in 2024 (4 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.7M | 66% |
| Kuwait | $409K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $354K | 8.7% |
| France | $135K | 3.3% |
| Bahrain | $124K | 3.1% |
| Qatar | $107K | 2.6% |
| Syria | $78K | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $51K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $45K | 1.1% |
| Moldova | $32K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 9021: Orthopaedic appliances; including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other which are worn, carried or implanted in the body to compensate for a defect or disability.
Common questions
What is the value of orthopaedic appliances imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported orthopaedic appliances worth $51.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 91 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply orthopaedic appliances to Lebanon?
The United States was the largest supplier with 15% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by Ireland (12%) and Belgium (8%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 29% on the year.
What is the average import price of orthopaedic appliances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $570.38 per kg in 2024, 65% above the world average of $345.26 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 orthopaedic appliances to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $70.5 million in 2017 to $51.7 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2019 at $80.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export orthopaedic appliances?
Yes. Lebanon exported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and the Netherlands. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $47.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for orthopaedic appliances?
The HS code for orthopaedic appliances is heading 9021. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 9021.39 (27% of the value) and 9021.90 (20%). 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 9021 page.
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