Prosthetics (non-joint) imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported prosthetics (non-joint) worth $13.9 million (14 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $23.3 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 | $13.9M | 14 t |
| 2023 | $13.9M | 17 t |
| 2022 | $11.5M | 24 t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 19 t |
| 2020 | $17.3M | 40 t |
| 2019 | $23.3M | 44 t |
| 2018 | $18.2M | 15 t |
| 2017 | $16.6M | 21 t |
Where Lebanon imports prosthetics (non-joint) from
The largest suppliers were Ireland (19%), United States (15%), Costa Rica (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $2.7M | 19% |
| United States | $2.1M | 15% |
| Costa Rica | $1.6M | 12% |
| Mexico | $1.0M | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $942K | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $710K | 5.1% |
| Singapore | $604K | 4.3% |
| Switzerland | $543K | 3.9% |
| China | $530K | 3.8% |
| France | $507K | 3.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,022.72 per kg, close to the world average of $960.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prosthetics (non-joint) exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported prosthetics (non-joint) worth $375 thousand (0 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Bahrain (30%), Qatar (28%), Syria (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $111K | 30% |
| Qatar | $107K | 29% |
| Syria | $78K | 21% |
| United Arab Emirates | $46K | 12% |
| Germany | $19K | 5.2% |
| Ethiopia | $5K | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $4K | 1.2% |
| Canada | $3K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon prosthetics (non-joint) imports (HS 9021.39): 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 9021.39: Artificial parts of the body: excluding artificial joints.
Common questions
What is the value of prosthetics (non-joint) imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported prosthetics (non-joint) worth $13.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply prosthetics (non-joint) to Lebanon?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by the United States (15%) and Costa Rica (12%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average import price of prosthetics (non-joint) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1,022.72 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $960.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of prosthetics (non-joint) to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.6 million in 2017 to $13.9 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2019 at $23.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.5 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export prosthetics (non-joint)?
Yes. Lebanon exported $375 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Qatar and Syria. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $13.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for prosthetics (non-joint)?
The HS code for prosthetics (non-joint) is subheading 9021.39. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9021 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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