Vehicle parts and accessories imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle parts and accessories by Lebanon reached $142.0 million in 2024 (10.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $232.5 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 | $142.0M | 10.7K t |
| 2023 | $169.2M | 13.4K t |
| 2022 | $232.5M | 45.9K t |
| 2021 | $155.7M | 34.1K t |
| 2020 | $77.6M | 18.3K t |
| 2019 | $188.8M | 41.1K t |
| 2018 | $170.7M | 36.1K t |
| 2017 | $153.5M | 28.0K t |
Where Lebanon imports vehicle parts and accessories from
Most of the value came from China (31%), Germany (20%), Japan (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $44.4M | 31% |
| Germany | $28.7M | 20% |
| Japan | $19.3M | 14% |
| United States | $12.0M | 8.5% |
| South Korea | $6.5M | 4.6% |
| Taiwan | $4.5M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $4.1M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $2.9M | 2% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 1.9% |
| Canada | $2.4M | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 8708
| 8708.99 | Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708 | 51% |
| 8708.29 | Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat belts | 23% |
| 8708.30 | Vehicle parts: brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereof | 9.5% |
| 8708.80 | Vehicle parts: suspension systems and parts thereof (including shock-absorbers) | 5.2% |
| 8708.91 | Vehicle parts: radiators and parts thereof | 3.5% |
| 8708.93 | Vehicle parts: clutches and parts thereof | 2.8% |
| 8708.70 | Vehicle parts: road wheels and parts and accessories thereof | 1.5% |
| 8708.10 | Vehicles: bumpers and parts thereof, for the vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705 | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8708.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.30 per kg, 37% above the world average of $9.69. 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.
Vehicle parts and accessories exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $10.5 million of vehicle parts and accessories in 2024 (917 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Spain (19%), Syria (18%), Iraq (18%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.0M | 19% |
| Syria | $1.9M | 18% |
| Iraq | $1.9M | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $650K | 6.2% |
| Egypt | $445K | 4.2% |
| Libya | $433K | 4.1% |
| Nigeria | $400K | 3.8% |
| Japan | $343K | 3.3% |
| France | $246K | 2.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $237K | 2.3% |
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 8708: Motor vehicles; parts and accessories, of heading no. 8701 to 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle parts and accessories imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported vehicle parts and accessories worth $142.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle parts and accessories to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($44.4 million), followed by Germany (20%) and Japan (14%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 87 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of vehicle parts and accessories per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.30 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $9.69 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 vehicle parts and accessories to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $153.5 million in 2017 to $142.0 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $232.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export vehicle parts and accessories?
Yes. Lebanon exported $10.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Syria and Iraq. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $131.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle parts and accessories?
The HS code for vehicle parts and accessories is heading 8708. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8708.99 (51% of the value) and 8708.29 (23%). 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 8708 page.
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