Pleasure vessels imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pleasure vessels by Lebanon reached $8.7 million in 2024 (824 tonnes). Value rose 49% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $42.1 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 | $8.7M | 824 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 139 t |
| 2022 | $42.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $32.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 501 t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 474 t |
| 2018 | $25.6M | 650 t |
| 2017 | $18.3M | 559 t |
Where Lebanon imports pleasure vessels from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (37%), United States (24%), Saudi Arabia (9%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+597% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $3.2M | 37% |
| United States | $2.1M | 24% |
| Saudi Arabia | $800K | 9.2% |
| France | $535K | 6.2% |
| Japan | $442K | 5.1% |
| Mexico | $319K | 3.7% |
| Greece | $218K | 2.5% |
| Australia | $211K | 2.4% |
| Canada | $200K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $180K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 8903
| 8903.92 | Motorboats: (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable | 47% |
| 8903.99 | Yachts and other vessels: for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes, n.e.c. in heading no. 8903, other than inflatable | 45% |
| 8903.91 | Sailboats: with or without auxiliary motor, for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable | 5.3% |
| 8903.10 | Yachts and other vessels: for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes, inflatable | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.57 per kg, 77% below the world average of $46.19, 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.
Pleasure vessels exports from Lebanon
Exports of pleasure vessels by Lebanon reached $3.5 million in 2024 (55 tonnes). France alone took 71% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.5M | 71% |
| Cyprus | $612K | 17% |
| Nigeria | $169K | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $78K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $73K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $52K | 1.5% |
| Ghana | $34K | 1% |
| Syria | $7K | 0.2% |
| Libya | $6K | 0.2% |
| Gambia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 8903: Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes.
Common questions
What is the value of pleasure vessels imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported pleasure vessels worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 824 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply pleasure vessels to Lebanon?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by the United States (24%) and Saudi Arabia (9%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 597% on the year.
What is the average import price of pleasure vessels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.57 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $46.19 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 pleasure vessels to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.3 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2022 at $42.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export pleasure vessels?
Yes. Lebanon exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Cyprus and Nigeria. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pleasure vessels?
The HS code for pleasure vessels is heading 8903. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8903.92 (47% of the value) and 8903.99 (45%). It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8903 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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