Tractors imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $8.0 million of tractors in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.6 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 | $8.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $10.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $11.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $13.5M | 4.4K t |
Where Lebanon imports tractors from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (23%), Netherlands (18%), Sweden (16%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+338% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 23% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 18% |
| Sweden | $1.3M | 16% |
| Germany | $844K | 11% |
| Italy | $393K | 4.9% |
| Japan | $387K | 4.8% |
| India | $381K | 4.7% |
| United States | $296K | 3.7% |
| China | $256K | 3.2% |
| Denmark | $207K | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 8701
| 8701.20 | Tractors: road, for semi-trailers | 50% |
| 8701.93 | Tractors: n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709): of an engine power exceeding 37kW but not exceeding 75kW | 12% |
| 8701.92 | Tractors: n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709): of an engine power exceeding 18kW but not exceeding 37kW | 9.1% |
| 8701.91 | Tractors: n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709): of an engine power not exceeding 18kW | 8.6% |
| 8701.95 | Tractors: n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709): of an engine power exceeding 130kW | 7.1% |
| 8701.94 | Tractors: n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709): of an engine power exceeding 75kW but not exceeding 130kW | 6.6% |
| 8701.10 | Tractors: single axle | 4.8% |
| 8701.30 | Tractors: track-laying | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.30 per kg, 63% below the world average of $8.81, 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.
Tractors exports from Lebanon
Exports of tractors by Lebanon reached $621 thousand in 2024 (107 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Cote d'Ivoire accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $534K | 86% |
| Germany | $30K | 4.8% |
| Iraq | $26K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $16K | 2.6% |
| Egypt | $10K | 1.6% |
| Republic of the Congo | $5K | 0.8% |
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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 8701: Tractors; (other than tractors of heading no 8709).
Common questions
What is the value of tractors imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported tractors worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 144th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply tractors to Lebanon?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by the Netherlands (18%) and Sweden (16%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 338% on the year.
What is the average import price of tractors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.30 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $8.81 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 tractors to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.5 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2022 at $13.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export tractors?
Yes. Lebanon exported $621 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Germany and Iraq. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for tractors?
The HS code for tractors is heading 8701. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8701.20 (50% of the value) and 8701.93 (12%). It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8701 page.
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