Tool bits imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported tool bits worth $2.7 million (324 tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.1 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 | $2.7M | 324 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 304 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 192 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 161 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 162 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 350 t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 562 t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 385 t |
Where Lebanon imports tool bits from
Most of the value came from China (40%), Germany (9%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 40% |
| Germany | $242K | 8.8% |
| Italy | $217K | 7.9% |
| Sweden | $213K | 7.8% |
| Norway | $188K | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $187K | 6.8% |
| Taiwan | $89K | 3.2% |
| India | $62K | 2.3% |
| France | $62K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $58K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 8207
| 8207.50 | Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), tools for drilling (other than rock) | 33% |
| 8207.30 | Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), tools for pressing, stamping or punching | 14% |
| 8207.90 | Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), for screw-driving or uses n.e.c. in heading no. 8207 | 13% |
| 8207.19 | Tools, interchangeable: rock drilling or earth boring tools, with working part (other than of cermets), whether or not power operated, including parts | 13% |
| 8207.70 | Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), for milling | 6.9% |
| 8207.13 | Tools, interchangeable: rock drilling or earth boring tools, with working part of cermets, whether or not power operated | 6.7% |
| 8207.20 | Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), dies for drawing or extruding metal | 4.5% |
| 8207.40 | Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), tools for tapping or threading | 4.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.48 per kg, 62% below the world average of $22.24, 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.
Tool bits exports from Lebanon
Exports of tool bits by Lebanon reached $365 thousand in 2024 (65 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (26%), Germany (19%), Cote d'Ivoire (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $97K | 27% |
| Germany | $70K | 19% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $30K | 8.2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $25K | 6.8% |
| Syria | $23K | 6.4% |
| Guinea | $22K | 5.9% |
| Qatar | $15K | 4.1% |
| Nigeria | $14K | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 3% |
| Iraq | $9K | 2.3% |
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 8207: Tools, interchangeable; for hand tools, whether or not power-operated, or for machine tools (pressing, stamping, punching, drilling etc), including dies for drawing or extruding metal, and rock drilling or earth boring tools.
Common questions
What is the value of tool bits imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported tool bits worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 324 tonnes. That ranks it 140th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply tool bits to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Germany (9%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of tool bits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.48 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $22.24 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 tool bits to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2018 at $7.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export tool bits?
Yes. Lebanon exported $365 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Germany and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for tool bits?
The HS code for tool bits is heading 8207. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8207.50 (33% of the value) and 8207.30 (14%). It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8207 page.
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