Vacuum cleaner imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vacuum cleaner by Lebanon reached $6.4 million in 2024 (365 tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.7 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 | $6.4M | 365 t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 485 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 865 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 702 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 305 t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 1.1K t |
Where Lebanon imports vacuum cleaner from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.0M | 62% |
| Germany | $537K | 8.3% |
| Vietnam | $461K | 7.2% |
| Turkey | $264K | 4.1% |
| Thailand | $227K | 3.5% |
| Malaysia | $223K | 3.5% |
| Spain | $151K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $124K | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $79K | 1.2% |
| Romania | $73K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8508
| 8508.11 | Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, of a power not exceeding 1,500 W and having a dust bag or other receptacle capacity not… | 50% |
| 8508.19 | Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, n.e.c. in item no. 8508.1 | 27% |
| 8508.60 | Vacuum cleaners, other than with a self-contained electric motor | 19% |
| 8508.70 | Parts of vacuum cleaners | 3.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8508.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.68 per kg, close to the world average of $17.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vacuum cleaner exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported vacuum cleaner worth $256 thousand (14 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Switzerland accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+670% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $174K | 68% |
| Turkey | $29K | 11% |
| Germany | $14K | 5.3% |
| Nigeria | $10K | 3.8% |
| Angola | $6K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $5K | 1.9% |
| Republic of the Congo | $4K | 1.4% |
| Guinea | $3K | 1.1% |
| Syria | $3K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.7% |
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 8508: Vacuum cleaners.
Common questions
What is the value of vacuum cleaner imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported vacuum cleaner worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 365 tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply vacuum cleaner to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Germany (8%) and Vietnam (7%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 727% on the year.
What is the average import price of vacuum cleaner per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.68 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $17.63 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 vacuum cleaner to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2023 at $8.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export vacuum cleaner?
Yes. Lebanon exported $256 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland, Turkey and Germany. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for vacuum cleaner?
The HS code for vacuum cleaner is heading 8508. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8508.11 (50% of the value) and 8508.19 (27%). 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 8508 page.
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