Water filtration equipment imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported water filtration equipment worth $3.4 million (151 tonnes). That is 37% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $9.6 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 | $3.4M | 151 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 206 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 396 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 259 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 300 t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 737 t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 409 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 423 t |
Where Lebanon imports water filtration equipment from
Most of the value came from China (28%), Turkey (12%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $932K | 28% |
| Turkey | $394K | 12% |
| France | $372K | 11% |
| Italy | $265K | 7.9% |
| Germany | $164K | 4.9% |
| United States | $157K | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $148K | 4.4% |
| Slovenia | $125K | 3.7% |
| Switzerland | $113K | 3.4% |
| Japan | $105K | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.31 per kg, 21% above the world average of $18.43. 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.
Water filtration equipment exports from Lebanon
Exports of water filtration equipment by Lebanon reached $3.0 million in 2024 (128 tonnes). Most of it went to Republic of the Congo (31%), Angola (27%), Iraq (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Gabon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon water filtration equipment imports (HS 8421.21): 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 8421.21: Machinery: for filtering or purifying water.
Common questions
What is the value of water filtration equipment imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported water filtration equipment worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 151 tonnes. That ranks it 138th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply water filtration equipment to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($932 thousand), followed by Turkey (12%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 372% on the year.
What is the average import price of water filtration equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.31 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $18.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of water filtration equipment to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2019 at $9.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export water filtration equipment?
Yes. Lebanon exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Republic of the Congo, Angola and Iraq. That compares with imports of $3.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for water filtration equipment?
The HS code for water filtration equipment is subheading 8421.21. 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 8421 page.
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