Packing and wrapping machinery imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported packing and wrapping machinery worth $4.6 million (172 tonnes). That is 70% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $20.7 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 | $4.6M | 172 t |
| 2023 | $15.4M | 393 t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 471 t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 369 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 273 t |
| 2019 | $20.7M | 716 t |
| 2018 | $20.5M | 744 t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 506 t |
Where Lebanon imports packing and wrapping machinery from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), Italy (18%), Turkey (15%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 41% |
| Italy | $819K | 18% |
| Turkey | $683K | 15% |
| India | $367K | 8.1% |
| Hungary | $335K | 7.3% |
| United States | $112K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $82K | 1.8% |
| Kenya | $70K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $47K | 1% |
| San Marino | $42K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.59 per kg, 26% below the world average of $35.78, 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.
Packing and wrapping machinery exports from Lebanon
Exports of packing and wrapping machinery by Lebanon reached $4.1 million in 2024 (110 tonnes). Most of it went to Canada (23%), United States (20%), United Arab Emirates (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $945K | 23% |
| United States | $830K | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $486K | 12% |
| Egypt | $362K | 8.8% |
| Turkey | $299K | 7.2% |
| Poland | $190K | 4.6% |
| Iran | $134K | 3.2% |
| Bahrain | $131K | 3.2% |
| Armenia | $76K | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $69K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon packing and wrapping machinery imports (HS 8422.40): 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 8422.40: Machinery: for packing or wrapping.
Common questions
What is the value of packing and wrapping machinery imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported packing and wrapping machinery worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 172 tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply packing and wrapping machinery to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Italy (18%) and Turkey (15%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of packing and wrapping machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.59 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $35.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of packing and wrapping machinery to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2019 at $20.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.8 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export packing and wrapping machinery?
Yes. Lebanon exported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the United States and the United Arab Emirates. That compares with imports of $4.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for packing and wrapping machinery?
The HS code for packing and wrapping machinery is subheading 8422.40. 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 8422 page.
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