Trailers imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of trailers by Lebanon reached $3.2 million in 2024 (539 tonnes). Value fell 3% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $18.3 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 | $3.2M | 539 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 564 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $18.3M | 5.1K t |
Where Lebanon imports trailers from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (27%), Turkey (16%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $871K | 27% |
| Turkey | $515K | 16% |
| China | $498K | 16% |
| Italy | $260K | 8.1% |
| France | $233K | 7.2% |
| Germany | $213K | 6.6% |
| Spain | $174K | 5.4% |
| United States | $154K | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $78K | 2.4% |
| Canada | $77K | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 8716
| 8716.39 | Trailers and semi-trailers: (other than tanker type) | 40% |
| 8716.80 | Vehicles: n.e.c. in heading no. 8716 | 33% |
| 8716.90 | Trailers, semi-trailers and other vehicles not mechanically propelled: parts thereof for heading no. 8716 | 17% |
| 8716.40 | Trailers and semi-trailers: n.e.c. in item no. 8716.3 | 7.7% |
| 8716.31 | Tanker trailers and tanker semi-trailers | 2.8% |
| 8716.10 | Trailers and semi-trailers: of the caravan type, for housing or camping | 0.8% |
| 8716.20 | Trailers and semi-trailers: self-loading or self-unloading, for agricultural purposes | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8716.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.98 per kg, 34% above the world average of $4.45. 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.
Trailers exports from Lebanon
Exports of trailers by Lebanon reached $1.8 million in 2024 (387 tonnes). Senegal alone took 79% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $1.4M | 79% |
| Jordan | $185K | 10% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $85K | 4.6% |
| China | $28K | 1.5% |
| Gabon | $17K | 0.9% |
| Republic of the Congo | $16K | 0.9% |
| Slovenia | $12K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.6% |
| Sierra Leone | $9K | 0.5% |
| Cyprus | $6K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 8716: Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of trailers imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported trailers worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 539 tonnes. That ranks it 154th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply trailers to Lebanon?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($870 thousand), followed by Turkey (16%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 510% on the year.
What is the average import price of trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.98 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $4.45 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 trailers to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.3 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 82%. The peak was 2017 at $18.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export trailers?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, Jordan and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for trailers?
The HS code for trailers is heading 8716. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8716.39 (39% of the value) and 8716.80 (32%). 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 8716 page.
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