Valve and tap parts imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported valve and tap parts worth $7.2 million (528 tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.3 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 | $7.2M | 528 t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 478 t |
| 2022 | $13.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 685 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 370 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 401 t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 388 t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 399 t |
Where Lebanon imports valve and tap parts from
Most of the value came from China (39%), Germany (22%), Thailand (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 39% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 22% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 16% |
| Italy | $433K | 6% |
| United States | $232K | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $136K | 1.9% |
| Poland | $130K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $111K | 1.5% |
| France | $78K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $51K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.66 per kg, 30% below the world average of $19.65, 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.
Valve and tap parts exports from Lebanon
Exports of valve and tap parts by Lebanon reached $468 thousand in 2024 (19 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (45%), Cote d'Ivoire (14%), Ghana (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $213K | 46% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $67K | 14% |
| Ghana | $50K | 11% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $38K | 8.2% |
| Egypt | $25K | 5.2% |
| Liberia | $18K | 3.9% |
| Republic of the Congo | $15K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 1.7% |
| Central African Republic | $6K | 1.4% |
| Ethiopia | $6K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon valve and tap parts imports (HS 8481.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8481.90: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of valve and tap parts imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported valve and tap parts worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 528 tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply valve and tap parts to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Germany (22%) and Thailand (16%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average import price of valve and tap parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.66 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $19.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of valve and tap parts to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $13.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export valve and tap parts?
Yes. Lebanon exported $468 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for valve and tap parts?
The HS code for valve and tap parts is subheading 8481.90. 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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