Trade lane

What Lebanon buys from China.

Lebanon imported USD 2.0bn of manufactured and processed goods from China in 2024, down 17 per cent on 2022. That is 27 per cent of everything Lebanon imported in these lines, and China is its largest source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where China dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.

Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.

USD 2.0bnfrom China in 2024 (USD 2.5bn in 2022)
27 per centof Lebanon's imports in these lines, USD 7.6bn from every source
404product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#1China's rank among Lebanon's sources
The top 50

The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.

Each line shows what Lebanon paid China for it at the border, China's share of everything Lebanon imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 40 per cent of the lane.

  1. 1

    Electrical apparatus: photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panelsHS 854143

    Share of Lebanon's imports98 per cent, 10 source countries
    Changedown 75 per cent on 2022 (USD 206m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,197 a tonne, 23,523 tonnes
    USD 52min 2024
  2. 2

    Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850760

    Share of Lebanon's imports98 per cent, 24 source countries
    Changedown 58 per cent on 2022 (USD 104m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 13,395 a tonne, 3,295 tonnes
    USD 44min 2024
  3. 3

    Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding...HS 871120

    Share of Lebanon's imports85 per cent, 10 source countries
    Changedown 33 per cent on 2022 (USD 63m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 42min 2024
  4. 4

    Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or...HS 950300

    Share of Lebanon's imports91 per cent, 41 source countries
    Changedown 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 50m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 8,050 a tonne, 4,915 tonnes
    USD 40min 2024
  5. 5

    Electrical static convertersHS 850440

    Share of Lebanon's imports83 per cent, 45 source countries
    Changedown 80 per cent on 2022 (USD 200m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 17,119 a tonne, 2,307 tonnes
    USD 39min 2024
  6. 6

    Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyedHS 540752

    Share of Lebanon's imports97 per cent, 15 source countries
    Changeup 52 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,622 a tonne, 9,079 tonnes
    USD 33min 2024
  7. 7

    Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically)HS 721049

    Share of Lebanon's imports60 per cent, 7 source countries
    Changeup 177 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 635 a tonne, 39,685 tonnes
    USD 25min 2024
  8. 8

    Tableware and kitchenware: of porcelain or chinaHS 691110

    Share of Lebanon's imports89 per cent, 26 source countries
    Changeup 32 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,038 a tonne, 8,127 tonnes
    USD 25min 2024
  9. 9

    Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall...HS 841510

    Share of Lebanon's imports94 per cent, 17 source countries
    Changeup 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,400 a tonne, 3,739 tonnes
    USD 24min 2024
  10. 10

    Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plasticsHS 640299

    Share of Lebanon's imports78 per cent, 38 source countries
    Changedown 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 25m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,320 a tonne, 2,380 tonnes
    USD 22min 2024
  11. 11

    Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)HS 401110

    Share of Lebanon's imports41 per cent, 28 source countries
    Changedown 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,449 a tonne, 8,683 tonnes
    USD 21min 2024
  12. 12

    Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour...HS 852872

    Share of Lebanon's imports67 per cent, 18 source countries
    Changedown 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 16,853 a tonne, 1,162 tonnes
    USD 20min 2024
  13. 13

    Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorriesHS 401120

    Share of Lebanon's imports80 per cent, 21 source countries
    Changeup 29 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,101 a tonne, 9,130 tonnes
    USD 19min 2024
  14. 14

    Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of man-made fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 600192

    Share of Lebanon's imports98 per cent, 14 source countries
    Changeup 67 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,597 a tonne, 7,252 tonnes
    USD 19min 2024
  15. 15

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322

    Share of Lebanon's imports37 per cent, 22 source countries
    Changeup 36 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 8,486 a tonne, 1,957 tonnes
    USD 17min 2024
  16. 16

    Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690

    Share of Lebanon's imports62 per cent, 55 source countries
    Changedown 58 per cent on 2022 (USD 39m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,677 a tonne, 4,514 tonnes
    USD 17min 2024
  17. 17

    Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, dyedHS 600632

    Share of Lebanon's imports99 per cent, 10 source countries
    Changeup 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 16min 2024
  18. 18

    Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higherHS 390761

    Share of Lebanon's imports54 per cent, 5 source countries
    Changeup 105 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 882 a tonne, 18,479 tonnes
    USD 16min 2024
  19. 19

    Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380

    Share of Lebanon's imports69 per cent, 13 source countries
    Changeup 164 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 13,441 a tonne, 1,075 tonnes
    USD 14min 2024
  20. 20

    Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899

    Share of Lebanon's imports37 per cent, 44 source countries
    Changedown 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,827 a tonne, 2,367 tonnes
    USD 14min 2024
  21. 21

    Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180

    Share of Lebanon's imports40 per cent, 46 source countries
    Changeup 53 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,543 a tonne, 2,005 tonnes
    USD 13min 2024
  22. 22

    Plastics: tableware and kitchenwareHS 392410

    Share of Lebanon's imports59 per cent, 40 source countries
    Changeup 109 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,977 a tonne, 2,622 tonnes
    USD 13min 2024
  23. 23

    Plastics: builders' ware, n.e.c. or included in heading no. 3925HS 392590

    Share of Lebanon's imports84 per cent, 27 source countries
    Changeup 50 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 761 a tonne, 16,744 tonnes
    USD 13min 2024
  24. 24

    Paper and paperboard: multi-ply, coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in heading no. 4810, in rolls or sheetsHS 481092

    Share of Lebanon's imports61 per cent, 23 source countries
    Changeup 102 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 820 a tonne, 15,306 tonnes
    USD 13min 2024
  25. 25

    Luminaires and light fittings: electric, designed for other than use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sourcesHS 940549

    Share of Lebanon's imports94 per cent, 25 source countries
    Changedown 52 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 8,294 a tonne, 1,383 tonnes
    USD 11min 2024
  26. 26

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323

    Share of Lebanon's imports7 per cent, 26 source countries
    Changeup 180 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 10,057 a tonne, 1,094 tonnes
    USD 11min 2024
  27. 27

    Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics or of...HS 420212

    Share of Lebanon's imports91 per cent, 32 source countries
    Changeup 112 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,974 a tonne, 1,801 tonnes
    USD 11min 2024
  28. 28

    Aluminium: table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof: pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the likeHS 761510

    Share of Lebanon's imports78 per cent, 31 source countries
    Changeup 91 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,860 a tonne, 1,782 tonnes
    USD 10min 2024
  29. 29

    Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plasticsHS 721070

    Share of Lebanon's imports92 per cent, 5 source countries
    Changedown 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 692 a tonne, 14,369 tonnes
    USD 10min 2024
  30. 30

    Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762

    Share of Lebanon's imports44 per cent, 36 source countries
    Changeup 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 53,933 a tonne, 181 tonnes
    USD 10min 2024
  31. 31

    Luminaires and light fittings: electric, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sourcesHS 940542

    Share of Lebanon's imports90 per cent, 18 source countries
    Changedown 31 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 9min 2024
  32. 32

    Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with precious metal or precious metal compounds as the active substance...HS 381512

    Share of Lebanon's imports97 per cent, 2 source countries
    Changenew since 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 9min 2024
  33. 33

    Lamps: light-emitting diode (LED) light sources, light-emitting diode (LED) lampsHS 853952

    Share of Lebanon's imports98 per cent, 20 source countries
    Changedown 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 9min 2024
  34. 34

    Motorcycles (including mopeds): parts and accessoriesHS 871410

    Share of Lebanon's imports87 per cent, 29 source countries
    Changedown 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,355 a tonne, 1,242 tonnes
    USD 9min 2024
  35. 35

    Furniture: metal, other than for office useHS 940320

    Share of Lebanon's imports58 per cent, 39 source countries
    Changeup 60 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,440 a tonne, 2,042 tonnes
    USD 9min 2024
  36. 36

    Steel, stainless: table, kitchen and other household articles and parts thereofHS 732393

    Share of Lebanon's imports74 per cent, 30 source countries
    Changeup 54 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,147 a tonne, 1,458 tonnes
    USD 9min 2024
  37. 37

    Vegetable preparations: mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acidHS 200310

    Share of Lebanon's imports99 per cent, 4 source countries
    Changedown 59 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 9min 2024
  38. 38

    Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two...HS 847150

    Share of Lebanon's imports59 per cent, 26 source countries
    Changeup 165 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 565,396 a tonne, 16 tonnes
    USD 9min 2024
  39. 39

    Pumps: centrifugal, n.e.c. in heading no. 8413, for liquidsHS 841370

    Share of Lebanon's imports47 per cent, 27 source countries
    Changeup 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,180 a tonne, 2,087 tonnes
    USD 9min 2024
  40. 40

    Athletics and gymnastics equipmentHS 950691

    Share of Lebanon's imports80 per cent, 31 source countries
    Changeup 89 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,217 a tonne, 2,694 tonnes
    USD 9min 2024
  41. 41

    Polyethers other than polyacetals, and bis(polyoxyethylene) methylphosphonate: in primary formsHS 390729

    Share of Lebanon's imports53 per cent, 18 source countries
    Changeup 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,240 a tonne, 6,913 tonnes
    USD 9min 2024
  42. 42

    Smoking pipes (including pipe bowls) and cigar or cigarette holders, and parts thereofHS 961400

    Share of Lebanon's imports99 per cent, 9 source countries
    Changeup 129 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 9min 2024
  43. 43

    Air conditioning machines: with motor driven fan and elements for temperature control, parts thereofHS 841590

    Share of Lebanon's imports81 per cent, 23 source countries
    Changeup 53 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,751 a tonne, 1,254 tonnes
    USD 8min 2024
  44. 44

    Glassware: drinking glasses (not stemware), other than of lead crystal or glass-ceramicsHS 701337

    Share of Lebanon's imports72 per cent, 26 source countries
    Changeup 141 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,808 a tonne, 2,994 tonnes
    USD 8min 2024
  45. 45

    Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, of silicon-electrical steel, grain-orientedHS 722611

    Share of Lebanon's imports43 per cent, 4 source countries
    Changefrom USD 235k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 2,432 a tonne, 3,207 tonnes
    USD 8min 2024
  46. 46

    Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690

    Share of Lebanon's imports35 per cent, 47 source countries
    Changeup 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,718 a tonne, 2,085 tonnes
    USD 8min 2024
  47. 47

    Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn but not...HS 600410

    Share of Lebanon's imports83 per cent, 9 source countries
    Changeup 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 8min 2024
  48. 48

    Luminaires and light fittings: chandeliers and electric ceiling or wall light fittings: (excluding those used for lighting public open spaces or thoroughfares), for use...HS 940511

    Share of Lebanon's imports66 per cent, 27 source countries
    Changeup 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,869 a tonne, 610 tonnes
    USD 7min 2024
  49. 49

    Tools: for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor: other than saws and drillsHS 846729

    Share of Lebanon's imports92 per cent, 20 source countries
    Changeup 69 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 7min 2024
  50. 50

    Washing machines: household or laundry-type, fully-automatic, (of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg)HS 845011

    Share of Lebanon's imports63 per cent, 16 source countries
    Changeup 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,273 a tonne, 3,042 tonnes
    USD 7min 2024
Fastest growing

The lines that grew most since 2022.

Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.

  1. Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically)HS 721049USD 25m in 2024, up 177 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). China supplies 60 per cent of the line.
  2. Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380USD 14m in 2024, up 164 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). China supplies 69 per cent of the line.
  3. Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics or of...HS 420212USD 11m in 2024, up 112 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). China supplies 91 per cent of the line.
  4. Plastics: tableware and kitchenwareHS 392410USD 13m in 2024, up 109 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 59 per cent of the line.
  5. Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higherHS 390761USD 16m in 2024, up 105 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). China supplies 54 per cent of the line.
  6. Paper and paperboard: multi-ply, coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in heading no. 4810, in rolls or sheetsHS 481092USD 13m in 2024, up 102 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 61 per cent of the line.
  7. Aluminium: table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof: pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the likeHS 761510USD 10m in 2024, up 91 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). China supplies 78 per cent of the line.
  8. Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of man-made fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 600192USD 19m in 2024, up 67 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). China supplies 98 per cent of the line.
  9. Furniture: metal, other than for office useHS 940320USD 9m in 2024, up 60 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 58 per cent of the line.
  10. Steel, stainless: table, kitchen and other household articles and parts thereofHS 732393USD 9m in 2024, up 54 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 74 per cent of the line.
  11. Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180USD 13m in 2024, up 53 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). China supplies 40 per cent of the line.
  12. Air conditioning machines: with motor driven fan and elements for temperature control, parts thereofHS 841590USD 8m in 2024, up 53 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 81 per cent of the line.
  13. Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyedHS 540752USD 33m in 2024, up 52 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022). China supplies 97 per cent of the line.
  14. Plastics: builders' ware, n.e.c. or included in heading no. 3925HS 392590USD 13m in 2024, up 50 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). China supplies 84 per cent of the line.
  15. Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn but not...HS 600410USD 8m in 2024, up 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). China supplies 83 per cent of the line.
  16. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322USD 17m in 2024, up 36 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). China supplies 37 per cent of the line.
  17. Tableware and kitchenware: of porcelain or chinaHS 691110USD 25m in 2024, up 32 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022). China supplies 89 per cent of the line.
  18. Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorriesHS 401120USD 19m in 2024, up 29 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022). China supplies 80 per cent of the line.
  19. Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, dyedHS 600632USD 16m in 2024, up 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). China supplies 99 per cent of the line.
  20. Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762USD 10m in 2024, up 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). China supplies 44 per cent of the line.
Where China dominates

Lines where China supplies 60 per cent or more.

The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where China ships at least 60 per cent of what Lebanon imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.

  1. Electrical apparatus: photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panelsHS 85414398 per cent of Lebanon's imports of the line, USD 52m; 10 source countries in all.
  2. Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 85076098 per cent of Lebanon's imports of the line, USD 44m; 24 source countries in all.
  3. Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding...HS 87112085 per cent of Lebanon's imports of the line, USD 42m; 10 source countries in all.
  4. Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or...HS 95030091 per cent of Lebanon's imports of the line, USD 40m; 41 source countries in all.
  5. Electrical static convertersHS 85044083 per cent of Lebanon's imports of the line, USD 39m; 45 source countries in all.
  6. Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyedHS 54075297 per cent of Lebanon's imports of the line, USD 33m; 15 source countries in all.
  7. Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically)HS 72104960 per cent of Lebanon's imports of the line, USD 25m; 7 source countries in all.
  8. Tableware and kitchenware: of porcelain or chinaHS 69111089 per cent of Lebanon's imports of the line, USD 25m; 26 source countries in all.
  9. Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall...HS 84151094 per cent of Lebanon's imports of the line, USD 24m; 17 source countries in all.
  10. Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plasticsHS 64029978 per cent of Lebanon's imports of the line, USD 22m; 38 source countries in all.
  11. Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour...HS 85287267 per cent of Lebanon's imports of the line, USD 20m; 18 source countries in all.
  12. Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorriesHS 40112080 per cent of Lebanon's imports of the line, USD 19m; 21 source countries in all.
  13. Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of man-made fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 60019298 per cent of Lebanon's imports of the line, USD 19m; 14 source countries in all.
  14. Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 39269062 per cent of Lebanon's imports of the line, USD 17m; 55 source countries in all.
  15. Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, dyedHS 60063299 per cent of Lebanon's imports of the line, USD 16m; 10 source countries in all.
  16. Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 87038069 per cent of Lebanon's imports of the line, USD 14m; 13 source countries in all.
  17. Plastics: builders' ware, n.e.c. or included in heading no. 3925HS 39259084 per cent of Lebanon's imports of the line, USD 13m; 27 source countries in all.
  18. Paper and paperboard: multi-ply, coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in heading no. 4810, in rolls or sheetsHS 48109261 per cent of Lebanon's imports of the line, USD 13m; 23 source countries in all.
  19. Luminaires and light fittings: electric, designed for other than use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sourcesHS 94054994 per cent of Lebanon's imports of the line, USD 11m; 25 source countries in all.
  20. Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics or of...HS 42021291 per cent of Lebanon's imports of the line, USD 11m; 32 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value

Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.

Lines worth USD 5m or more where China's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to Lebanon at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.

  1. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323China: USD 11m at USD 10,057 a tonne. Germany: USD 14m (9 per cent of the line) at USD 8,039 a tonne, 20 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 11,404 a tonne.
  2. Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goodsHS 701090China: USD 5m at USD 1,806 a tonne. Egypt: USD 12m (37 per cent of the line) at USD 1,081 a tonne, 40 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 819 a tonne.
The other side of the lane

What Lebanon buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.

What this record says

What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.

Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.

Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to Lebanon with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.

Share is China's part of everything Lebanon imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.

Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.

What it does not say

A record of trade, not a shopping list.

What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.

A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.

Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.

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