Specialized machinery imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported specialized machinery worth $17.7 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $36.7 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 | $17.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $19.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $17.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $11.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $13.4M | 705 t |
| 2019 | $36.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $33.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $27.9M | 2.1K t |
Where Lebanon imports specialized machinery from
Most of the value came from China (24%), Italy (18%), Germany (17%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.3M | 24% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 18% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 17% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $791K | 4.5% |
| Denmark | $576K | 3.3% |
| United States | $503K | 2.8% |
| Egypt | $388K | 2.2% |
| Taiwan | $384K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $345K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 8479
| 8479.89 | Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter | 30% |
| 8479.90 | Machines and mechanical appliances: parts, of those having individual functions | 21% |
| 8479.82 | Machines: for mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenising, emulsifying or stirring | 13% |
| 8479.20 | Machinery: for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable fats or oils | 13% |
| 8479.81 | Machines and mechanical appliances: for treating metal, including electric wire coil-winders | 8.2% |
| 8479.60 | Machinery and mechanical appliances: evaporative air coolers | 7.2% |
| 8479.71 | Machinery and mechanical appliances: passenger boarding bridges, of a kind used in airports | 2.8% |
| 8479.50 | Machinery and mechanical appliances: industrial robots, n.e.c. or included | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8479.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.44 per kg, close to the world average of $18.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialized machinery exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $5.7 million of specialized machinery in 2024 (338 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Turkey (25%), Jordan (14%), Syria (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.4M | 25% |
| Jordan | $811K | 14% |
| Syria | $696K | 12% |
| Angola | $431K | 7.5% |
| Republic of the Congo | $262K | 4.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $226K | 4% |
| Germany | $175K | 3.1% |
| Senegal | $162K | 2.8% |
| Iran | $143K | 2.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $138K | 2.4% |
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 8479: Machinery and mechanical appliances; having individual functions, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported specialized machinery worth $17.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 131st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Italy (18%) and Germany (17%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 703% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.44 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $18.55 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 specialized machinery to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.9 million in 2017 to $17.7 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2019 at $36.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export specialized machinery?
Yes. Lebanon exported $5.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Jordan and Syria. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $12.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery?
The HS code for specialized machinery is heading 8479. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8479.89 (30% of the value) and 8479.90 (21%). 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 8479 page.
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