Semiconductors imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported semiconductors worth $74.2 million (17.6 thousand tonnes). That is 40% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $406.4 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 | $74.2M | 17.6K t |
| 2023 | $123.0M | 23.6K t |
| 2022 | $406.4M | 82.0K t |
| 2021 | $57.5M | 13.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 1.4K t |
Where Lebanon imports semiconductors from
China alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $71.3M | 96% |
| Jordan | $682K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $457K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $355K | 0.5% |
| Syria | $316K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $242K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $225K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $215K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $91K | 0.1% |
| Cyprus | $77K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8541
| 8541.40 | Electrical apparatus: photosensitive, including photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels, light-emitting diodes… | 99% |
| 8541.29 | Electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1W or more | 0.5% |
| 8541.90 | Electrical apparatus: parts for diodes, transistors and similar semiconductor devices and photosensitive semiconductor devices | 0.3% |
| 8541.21 | Electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of less than 1W | 0.1% |
| 8541.50 | Electrical apparatus: photosensitive semiconductor devices n.e.c. in heading no. 8541, including photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled in… | 0.1% |
| 8541.10 | Electrical apparatus: diodes, other than photosensitive or light-emitting diodes (LED) | 0.1% |
| 8541.30 | Electrical apparatus: thyristors, diacs and triacs, other than photosensitive devices | 0% |
| 8541.60 | Crystals: mounted piezo-electric | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8541.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.23 per kg, 44% below the world average of $7.54, 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.
Semiconductors exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $3.1 million of semiconductors in 2024 (220 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Iraq accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $1.6M | 50% |
| Benin | $282K | 9% |
| Syria | $265K | 8.5% |
| Cabo Verde | $176K | 5.6% |
| Mali | $166K | 5.3% |
| Djibouti | $81K | 2.6% |
| Gambia | $69K | 2.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $69K | 2.2% |
| Gabon | $63K | 2% |
| Canada | $63K | 2% |
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 8541: Semiconductor devices (e.g. diodes, transistors, semiconductor based transducers); including photovoltaic cells assembled or not in modules or panels, light-emitting diodes (LED) assembled with other LEDs or not, mounted piezo-electric crystals.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductors imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported semiconductors worth $74.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply semiconductors to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($71.3 million), followed by Jordan (1%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 146% on the year.
What is the average import price of semiconductors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.23 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $7.54 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 semiconductors to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $74.2 million in 2024, an increase of 746%. The peak was 2022 at $406.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export semiconductors?
Yes. Lebanon exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Benin and Syria. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $71.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for semiconductors?
The HS code for semiconductors is heading 8541. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8541.40 (99% of the value) and 8541.29 (0%). 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 8541 page.
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