Pipe and boiler control valves imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $20.2 million of pipe and boiler control valves in 2024 (746 tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $47.1 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 | $20.2M | 746 t |
| 2023 | $21.8M | 843 t |
| 2022 | $20.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $12.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 892 t |
| 2019 | $31.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $47.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $42.8M | 3.5K t |
Where Lebanon imports pipe and boiler control valves from
Most of the value came from Italy (33%), China (21%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $6.6M | 33% |
| China | $4.2M | 21% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 10% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 5.4% |
| United States | $1.1M | 5.2% |
| France | $839K | 4.1% |
| Spain | $577K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $493K | 2.4% |
| Portugal | $443K | 2.2% |
| Poland | $435K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.12 per kg, close to the world average of $22.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pipe and boiler control valves exports from Lebanon
Exports of pipe and boiler control valves by Lebanon reached $4.2 million in 2024 (128 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (34%), Qatar (33%), Iraq (3%). Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+658% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 34% |
| Qatar | $1.4M | 33% |
| Iraq | $137K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $131K | 3.1% |
| Russia | $122K | 2.9% |
| Liberia | $111K | 2.6% |
| Ghana | $103K | 2.5% |
| Republic of the Congo | $97K | 2.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $89K | 2.1% |
| Nigeria | $72K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon pipe and boiler control valves imports (HS 8481.80): 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 8481.80: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves.
Common questions
What is the value of pipe and boiler control valves imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported pipe and boiler control valves worth $20.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 746 tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply pipe and boiler control valves to Lebanon?
Italy was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by China (21%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average import price of pipe and boiler control valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.12 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $22.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pipe and boiler control valves to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.8 million in 2017 to $20.2 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2018 at $47.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.2 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export pipe and boiler control valves?
Yes. Lebanon exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Iraq. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $16.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for pipe and boiler control valves?
The HS code for pipe and boiler control valves is subheading 8481.80. 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 8481 page.
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