Transport containers imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported transport containers worth $2.1 million (182 tonnes). Value rose 52% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average.
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 | $2.1M | 183 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 468 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $922K | 411 t |
| 2017 | $438K | 111 t |
Where Lebanon imports transport containers from
Most of the value came from China (47%), United Kingdom (44%), Italy (2%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+587% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $984K | 47% |
| United Kingdom | $935K | 44% |
| Italy | $39K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $28K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $21K | 1% |
| Australia | $18K | 0.9% |
| United States | $18K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $12K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.53 per kg, 1647% above the world average of $0.66. 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.
Transport containers exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $632 thousand of transport containers in 2024 (224 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Spain (30%), France (24%), Germany (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $188K | 30% |
| France | $154K | 24% |
| Germany | $88K | 14% |
| Syria | $50K | 7.9% |
| Iraq | $46K | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $35K | 5.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17K | 2.8% |
| Cyprus | $10K | 1.5% |
| Sierra Leone | $10K | 1.5% |
| Libya | $8K | 1.2% |
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 8609: Containers; (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport.
Common questions
What is the value of transport containers imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported transport containers worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 182 tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply transport containers to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($984 thousand), followed by the United Kingdom (44%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 587% on the year.
What is the average import price of transport containers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.53 per kg in 2024, 1647% above the world average of $0.66 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 transport containers to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $438 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 380%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export transport containers?
Yes. Lebanon exported $632 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, France and Germany. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for transport containers?
The HS code for transport containers is heading 8609. In Lebanon all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8609.00. It sits in HS chapter 86 (railway, tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8609 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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