Spark plugs imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $2.2 million of spark plugs in 2024 (33 tonnes). That is 38% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.6 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 | $2.2M | 33 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 54 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 94 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 68 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 48 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 192 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 137 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 86 t |
Where Lebanon imports spark plugs from
Most of the value came from Germany (22%), Japan (22%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $485K | 22% |
| Japan | $472K | 22% |
| China | $254K | 12% |
| United States | $205K | 9.4% |
| Turkey | $155K | 7.1% |
| France | $155K | 7.1% |
| India | $79K | 3.6% |
| Austria | $73K | 3.3% |
| Denmark | $71K | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $56K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $67.16 per kg, 54% above the world average of $43.58. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon spark plugs imports (HS 8511.10): 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 8511.10: Ignition or starting equipment: spark plugs, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of spark plugs imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported spark plugs worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply spark plugs to Lebanon?
Germany was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($485 thousand), followed by Japan (22%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 118% on the year.
What is the average import price of spark plugs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $67.16 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $43.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of spark plugs to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2018 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for spark plugs?
The HS code for spark plugs is subheading 8511.10. 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 8511 page.
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