Valve imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported valve worth $31.5 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $61.4 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 | $31.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $38.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $38.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $24.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $21.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $42.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $61.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $54.8M | 4.3K t |
Where Lebanon imports valve from
The largest suppliers were China (25%), Italy (25%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.9M | 25% |
| Italy | $7.8M | 25% |
| Germany | $4.4M | 14% |
| United States | $1.6M | 5.2% |
| Thailand | $1.5M | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 4.4% |
| France | $1.2M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $698K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $656K | 2.1% |
| Poland | $571K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 8481
| 8481.80 | Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves | 64% |
| 8481.90 | Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereof | 23% |
| 8481.30 | Valves: check (nonreturn) valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like | 4.5% |
| 8481.20 | Valves: for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions | 3.8% |
| 8481.10 | Valves: pressure reducing, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like | 2.9% |
| 8481.40 | Valves: safety or relief valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8481.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.31 per kg, close to the world average of $24.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Valve exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $5.0 million of valve in 2024 (192 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (33%), Qatar (27%), Cote d'Ivoire (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Liberia grew fastest (+345% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 33% |
| Qatar | $1.4M | 28% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $276K | 5.5% |
| Ghana | $155K | 3.1% |
| Iraq | $140K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $132K | 2.7% |
| Liberia | $130K | 2.6% |
| Russia | $122K | 2.5% |
| Republic of the Congo | $114K | 2.3% |
| Syria | $100K | 2% |
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 8481: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves.
Common questions
What is the value of valve imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported valve worth $31.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply valve to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by Italy (25%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 50% on the year.
What is the average import price of valve per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.31 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $24.30 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 valve to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $54.8 million in 2017 to $31.5 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2018 at $61.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export valve?
Yes. Lebanon exported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $26.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for valve?
The HS code for valve is heading 8481. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8481.80 (64% of the value) and 8481.90 (23%). It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8481 page.
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