Specialized machinery parts imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported specialized machinery parts worth $3.8 million (72 tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.6 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 | $3.8M | 73 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 178 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 187 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 128 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 178 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 308 t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 195 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 111 t |
Where Lebanon imports specialized machinery parts from
Most of the value came from Germany (25%), Italy (22%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+513% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $951K | 25% |
| Italy | $821K | 22% |
| China | $702K | 19% |
| United States | $174K | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $165K | 4.4% |
| Hungary | $115K | 3% |
| Turkey | $110K | 2.9% |
| Greece | $102K | 2.7% |
| France | $89K | 2.4% |
| India | $88K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $52.37 per kg, 106% above the world average of $25.44. 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.
Specialized machinery parts exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $469 thousand of specialized machinery parts in 2024 (35 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iran (25%), Republic of the Congo (20%), Syria (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Republic of the Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $118K | 25% |
| Republic of the Congo | $95K | 20% |
| Syria | $36K | 7.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $24K | 5.1% |
| Oman | $23K | 4.9% |
| Gambia | $21K | 4.4% |
| United States | $18K | 3.9% |
| Nigeria | $18K | 3.8% |
| Namibia | $18K | 3.7% |
| Canada | $14K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon specialized machinery parts imports (HS 8479.90): 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 8479.90: Machines and mechanical appliances: parts, of those having individual functions.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery parts imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported specialized machinery parts worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 72 tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery parts to Lebanon?
Germany was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($951 thousand), followed by Italy (22%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 513% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $52.37 per kg in 2024, 106% above the world average of $25.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of specialized machinery parts to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2018 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export specialized machinery parts?
Yes. Lebanon exported $469 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, the Republic of the Congo and Syria. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery parts?
The HS code for specialized machinery parts is subheading 8479.90. 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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