Portable computers imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $21.3 million of portable computers in 2024 (71 tonnes). Value fell 46% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $109.2 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 | $21.3M | 71 t |
| 2023 | $39.4M | 127 t |
| 2022 | $109.2M | 631 t |
| 2021 | $62.7M | 334 t |
| 2020 | $25.1M | 180 t |
| 2019 | $40.1M | 274 t |
| 2018 | $60.3M | 369 t |
| 2017 | $24.3M | 112 t |
Where Lebanon imports portable computers from
China alone supplied 87% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.5M | 87% |
| United States | $1.2M | 5.7% |
| Thailand | $498K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $378K | 1.8% |
| Denmark | $213K | 1% |
| Vietnam | $114K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $80K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $73K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $31K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $31K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $298.79 per kg, close to the world average of $279.80.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Portable computers exports from Lebanon
Exports of portable computers by Lebanon reached $1.4 million in 2024 (10 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Republic of the Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $901K | 62% |
| Angola | $99K | 6.8% |
| Republic of the Congo | $96K | 6.6% |
| Nigeria | $85K | 5.8% |
| Mauritius | $42K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $37K | 2.5% |
| Morocco | $34K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $34K | 2.3% |
| Bahrain | $24K | 1.7% |
| Kenya | $17K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon portable computers imports (HS 8471.30): 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 8471.30: Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display.
Common questions
What is the value of portable computers imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported portable computers worth $21.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 71 tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply portable computers to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($18.5 million), followed by the United States (6%) and Thailand (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 205% on the year.
What is the average import price of portable computers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $298.79 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $279.80 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of portable computers to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.3 million in 2017 to $21.3 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $109.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $47.8 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export portable computers?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Angola and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $19.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for portable computers?
The HS code for portable computers is subheading 8471.30. 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 8471 page.
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