Telephone and communication parts imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported telephone and communication parts worth $7.4 million (147 tonnes). That is 37% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $31.4 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 | $7.4M | 147 t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 34 t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 266 t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 134 t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 152 t |
| 2019 | $31.4M | 325 t |
| 2018 | $30.2M | 858 t |
| 2017 | $22.7M | 733 t |
Where Lebanon imports telephone and communication parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+843% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 56% |
| Hong Kong | $1.3M | 18% |
| Sweden | $322K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $312K | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $219K | 3% |
| Poland | $197K | 2.7% |
| Thailand | $118K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $104K | 1.4% |
| Estonia | $89K | 1.2% |
| Cyprus | $76K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $50.10 per kg, 61% below the world average of $127.12, 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.
Telephone and communication parts exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported telephone and communication parts worth $3.0 million (4 tonnes). Most of it went to Taiwan (33%), China (29%), Netherlands (19%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $1.0M | 33% |
| China | $879K | 29% |
| Netherlands | $576K | 19% |
| Syria | $240K | 7.9% |
| United States | $108K | 3.5% |
| Hong Kong | $64K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $52K | 1.7% |
| Hungary | $49K | 1.6% |
| Mozambique | $28K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon telephone and communication parts imports (HS 8517.70): 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 8517.70: Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of telephone and communication parts imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported telephone and communication parts worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 147 tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply telephone and communication parts to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Hong Kong (18%) and Sweden (4%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 843% on the year.
What is the average import price of telephone and communication parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $50.10 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $127.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of telephone and communication parts to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.7 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, a fall of 67%. The peak was 2019 at $31.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.7 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export telephone and communication parts?
Yes. Lebanon exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Taiwan, China and the Netherlands. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for telephone and communication parts?
The HS code for telephone and communication parts is subheading 8517.70. 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 8517 page.
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