Refrigerator imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $55.2 million of refrigerator in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $55.2M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $54.7M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $50.0M | 10.2K t |
| 2021 | $33.9M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $18.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $54.8M | 11.4K t |
| 2018 | $63.3M | 12.7K t |
| 2017 | $68.7M | 14.5K t |
Where Lebanon imports refrigerator from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Italy (15%), Turkey (14%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.0M | 34% |
| Italy | $8.4M | 15% |
| Turkey | $7.9M | 14% |
| Egypt | $4.8M | 8.7% |
| Thailand | $3.0M | 5.4% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 4.2% |
| India | $1.4M | 2.6% |
| France | $1.3M | 2.4% |
| Indonesia | $1.3M | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $1.0M | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 8418
| 8418.29 | Refrigerators: household, electric or not, other than compression-type | 27% |
| 8418.50 | Furniture incorporating refrigerating or freezing equipment: for storage and display, n.e.c. in item no. 8418.1, 8418.2, 8418.3 or 8418.4 (chests… | 17% |
| 8418.10 | Refrigerators and freezers: combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or other | 16% |
| 8418.69 | Refrigerating or freezing equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 8418 | 14% |
| 8418.99 | Refrigerating or freezing equipment: parts thereof, other than furniture | 12% |
| 8418.21 | Refrigerators: for household use, compression-type, electric or other | 6.7% |
| 8418.30 | Freezers: of the chest type, not exceeding 800l capacity | 3.4% |
| 8418.40 | Freezers: of the upright type, not exceeding 900l capacity | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8418.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.41 per kg, close to the world average of $7.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refrigerator exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported refrigerator worth $26.8 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iraq (31%), Republic of the Congo (9%), Egypt (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8418: Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps other than air conditioning machines of heading no. 8415.
Common questions
What is the value of refrigerator imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported refrigerator worth $55.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply refrigerator to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($19.0 million), followed by Italy (15%) and Turkey (14%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average import price of refrigerator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.41 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $7.19 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 refrigerator to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $68.7 million in 2017 to $55.2 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2017 at $68.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export refrigerator?
Yes. Lebanon exported $26.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, the Republic of the Congo and Egypt. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $28.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for refrigerator?
The HS code for refrigerator is heading 8418. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8418.29 (27% of the value) and 8418.50 (17%). 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 8418 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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