Shovels and loaders (other) imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of shovels and loaders (other) by Lebanon reached $2.4 million in 2024 (427 tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $3.8 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 | $2.4M | 427 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 583 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 651 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 634 t |
| 2020 | $369K | 130 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 836 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 1.9K t |
Where Lebanon imports shovels and loaders (other) from
The largest suppliers were United States (30%), South Korea (27%), United Kingdom (10%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $726K | 30% |
| South Korea | $639K | 27% |
| United Kingdom | $237K | 9.9% |
| China | $166K | 7% |
| India | $132K | 5.5% |
| Japan | $121K | 5.1% |
| Czech Republic | $106K | 4.4% |
| Sweden | $62K | 2.6% |
| Australia | $47K | 2% |
| Poland | $43K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.59 per kg, close to the world average of $6.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Shovels and loaders (other) exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $509 thousand of shovels and loaders (other) in 2024 (85 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Syria accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Liberia grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $255K | 50% |
| Nigeria | $82K | 16% |
| Cyprus | $35K | 6.9% |
| Liberia | $31K | 6.1% |
| Guyana | $29K | 5.8% |
| Cameroon | $28K | 5.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $25K | 5% |
| Greece | $24K | 4.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon shovels and loaders (other) imports (HS 8429.59): 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 8429.59: Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: n.e.c. in item no. 8429.50.
Common questions
What is the value of shovels and loaders (other) imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported shovels and loaders (other) worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 427 tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply shovels and loaders (other) to Lebanon?
The United States was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($726 thousand), followed by South Korea (27%) and the United Kingdom (10%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average import price of shovels and loaders (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.59 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $6.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of shovels and loaders (other) to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2017 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export shovels and loaders (other)?
Yes. Lebanon exported $509 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Nigeria and Cyprus. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for shovels and loaders (other)?
The HS code for shovels and loaders (other) is subheading 8429.59. 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 8429 page.
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