Paper machinery imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $2.2 million of paper machinery in 2024 (348 tonnes). That is 92% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | 348 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 151 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 237 t |
| 2021 | $808K | 69 t |
| 2020 | $665K | 42 t |
| 2019 | $890K | 31 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 142 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 120 t |
Where Lebanon imports paper machinery from
The largest suppliers were China (28%), India (27%), Italy (16%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $628K | 28% |
| India | $598K | 27% |
| Italy | $346K | 16% |
| Poland | $231K | 10% |
| Germany | $152K | 6.8% |
| Spain | $64K | 2.9% |
| United States | $50K | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $49K | 2.2% |
| France | $47K | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $22K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8439
| 8439.30 | Machinery: for finishing paper or paperboard | 27% |
| 8439.10 | Machinery: for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material | 25% |
| 8439.99 | Machinery: parts of machinery for making or finishing paper or paperboard | 25% |
| 8439.20 | Machinery: for making paper or paperboard | 13% |
| 8439.91 | Machinery: parts of machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8439.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.39 per kg, 59% below the world average of $15.71, 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.
Paper machinery exports from Lebanon
Exports of paper machinery by Lebanon reached $801 thousand in 2024 (26 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Syria (38%), Morocco (21%), Zambia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest (+174% on the year before).
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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 8439: Machinery; for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material, or for making or finishing paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper machinery imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported paper machinery worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 348 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 92% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper machinery to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($628 thousand), followed by India (27%) and Italy (16%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 449% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.39 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $15.71 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 paper machinery to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2022 at $2.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export paper machinery?
Yes. Lebanon exported $801 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Morocco and Zambia. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper machinery?
The HS code for paper machinery is heading 8439. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8439.30 (27% of the value) and 8439.10 (25%). 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 8439 page.
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