Video games and game equipment imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of video games and game equipment by Lebanon reached $4.4 million in 2024 (267 tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $14.0 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 | $4.4M | 267 t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 203 t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 419 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 294 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 171 t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 497 t |
| 2018 | $14.0M | 638 t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 559 t |
Where Lebanon imports video games and game equipment from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+245% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 65% |
| Italy | $238K | 5.4% |
| Spain | $220K | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $171K | 3.9% |
| United States | $153K | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $98K | 2.2% |
| Australia | $85K | 1.9% |
| Canada | $85K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $76K | 1.7% |
| France | $69K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 9504
| 9504.50 | Games: video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30 | 38% |
| 9504.90 | Games: articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, special tables for casino games, automatic bowling alley equipment, n.e.c.… | 31% |
| 9504.30 | Games: operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by other means of payment, other than billiard articles and accesssories, and automatic… | 20% |
| 9504.40 | Games: playing cards | 6.8% |
| 9504.20 | Billiard articles and accessories of all kinds | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9504.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.46 per kg, 49% below the world average of $32.48, 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.
Video games and game equipment exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported video games and game equipment worth $229 thousand (13 tonnes). Most of it went to Canada (25%), United Arab Emirates (24%), United States (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $57K | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $55K | 24% |
| United States | $27K | 12% |
| Syria | $15K | 6.6% |
| Central African Republic | $13K | 5.8% |
| Djibouti | $10K | 4.5% |
| France | $9K | 3.9% |
| Liberia | $6K | 2.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $6K | 2.6% |
| Ghana | $5K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 9504: Video game consoles and machines, articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, billiards, special tables for casino games and automatic bowling alley equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of video games and game equipment imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported video games and game equipment worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 267 tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply video games and game equipment to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Italy (5%) and Spain (5%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 630% on the year.
What is the average import price of video games and game equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.46 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $32.48 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 video games and game equipment to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2018 at $14.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export video games and game equipment?
Yes. Lebanon exported $229 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the United Arab Emirates and the United States. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for video games and game equipment?
The HS code for video games and game equipment is heading 9504. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 9504.50 (38% of the value) and 9504.90 (31%). It sits in HS chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9504 page.
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