Television camera imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported television camera worth $3.7 million (77 tonnes). Value fell 60% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $20.5 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 | $3.7M | 77 t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 128 t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 171 t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 167 t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 84 t |
| 2019 | $12.5M | 186 t |
| 2018 | $20.5M | 72 t |
| 2017 | $16.4M | 47 t |
Where Lebanon imports television camera from
Most of the value came from China (41%), United States (17%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+405% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 41% |
| United States | $646K | 17% |
| Germany | $343K | 9.2% |
| Japan | $211K | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $210K | 5.6% |
| Taiwan | $153K | 4.1% |
| Poland | $96K | 2.6% |
| Hong Kong | $78K | 2.1% |
| Cambodia | $72K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $68K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 8525
| 8525.80 | Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders | 85% |
| 8525.60 | Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus, incorporating… | 12% |
| 8525.50 | Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus, not incorporating… | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8525.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $48.36 per kg, 42% below the world average of $84.09, 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.
Television camera exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $318 thousand of television camera in 2024 (2 tonnes). Most of it went to Syria (36%), Libya (9%), Angola (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+385% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $115K | 36% |
| Libya | $30K | 9.3% |
| Angola | $28K | 8.9% |
| Netherlands | $23K | 7.3% |
| Ethiopia | $22K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $21K | 6.7% |
| Republic of the Congo | $16K | 5.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 2.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $9K | 2.7% |
| Greece | $8K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 8525: Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders.
Common questions
What is the value of television camera imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported television camera worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 77 tonnes. That ranks it 138th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply television camera to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the United States (17%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 405% on the year.
What is the average import price of television camera per kg?
The average declared import value was about $48.36 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $84.09 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 television camera to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.4 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 77%. The peak was 2018 at $20.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export television camera?
Yes. Lebanon exported $318 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Libya and Angola. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for television camera?
The HS code for television camera is heading 8525. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8525.80 (85% of the value) and 8525.60 (12%). 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 8525 page.
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