Plugs and sockets imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plugs and sockets by Lebanon reached $3.8 million in 2024 (394 tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $11.0 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 | $3.8M | 394 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 588 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 444 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 154 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 150 t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 462 t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 728 t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 728 t |
Where Lebanon imports plugs and sockets from
The largest suppliers were China (27%), France (19%), Italy (16%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 27% |
| France | $739K | 19% |
| Italy | $614K | 16% |
| Hungary | $535K | 14% |
| Spain | $310K | 8.1% |
| Turkey | $156K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $112K | 2.9% |
| Austria | $68K | 1.8% |
| India | $48K | 1.3% |
| Tunisia | $44K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.72 per kg, 73% below the world average of $36.14, 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.
Plugs and sockets exports from Lebanon
Exports of plugs and sockets by Lebanon reached $1.6 million in 2024 (25 tonnes). Most of it went to Nigeria (18%), United Arab Emirates (16%), Cote d'Ivoire (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Republic of the Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $281K | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $259K | 16% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $215K | 14% |
| Republic of the Congo | $194K | 12% |
| Albania | $105K | 6.6% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $78K | 4.9% |
| Libya | $74K | 4.7% |
| Syria | $60K | 3.8% |
| Egypt | $51K | 3.2% |
| Kenya | $43K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon plugs and sockets imports (HS 8536.69): 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 8536.69: Electrical apparatus: plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of plugs and sockets imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported plugs and sockets worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 394 tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply plugs and sockets to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by France (19%) and Italy (16%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average import price of plugs and sockets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.72 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $36.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plugs and sockets to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, a fall of 63%. The peak was 2018 at $11.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export plugs and sockets?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, the United Arab Emirates and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plugs and sockets?
The HS code for plugs and sockets is subheading 8536.69. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8536 page.
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