Lebanon Trade Statistics
Exports: LBP
Exports: LBP data was reported at 20,523.016 LBP bn in Dec 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 24,748.607 LBP bn for Nov 2023. Exports: LBP data is updated monthly, averaging 344.008 LBP bn from Jan 1993 (Median) to Dec 2023, with 372 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27,971.771 LBP bn in Oct 2023 and a record low of 48.779 LBP bn in Jan 1993. Exports: LBP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Lebanese Customs. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lebanon – Table LB.JA001: Trade Statistics.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 20,523.016 Dec 2023 | monthly | Jan 1993 - Dec 2023 |
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Lebanon General Exports: LBP
General Exports: LBP data was reported at 429.109 LBP bn in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 470.710 LBP bn for Aug 2018. General Exports: LBP data is updated monthly, averaging 473.112 LBP bn from Jan 2000 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 225 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,038.393 LBP bn in May 2011 and a record low of 84.000 LBP bn in Jan 2000. General Exports: LBP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Lebanese Customs. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lebanon – Table LB.JA001: Trade Statistics.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 498.02 Apr 2018 | monthly | Jan 2000 - Apr 2018 |
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Lebanon General Imports: LBP
General Imports: LBP data was reported at 2,152.406 LBP bn in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,846.843 LBP bn for Aug 2018. General Imports: LBP data is updated monthly, averaging 2,066.188 LBP bn from Jan 2000 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 225 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,339.193 LBP bn in Feb 2012 and a record low of 370.000 LBP bn in Aug 2006. General Imports: LBP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Lebanese Customs. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lebanon – Table LB.JA001: Trade Statistics.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2,441.36 Apr 2018 | monthly | Jan 2000 - Apr 2018 |
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Imports: LBP
Imports: LBP data was reported at 111,375.798 LBP bn in Dec 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 107,099.280 LBP bn for Nov 2023. Imports: LBP data is updated monthly, averaging 1,558.977 LBP bn from Jan 1993 (Median) to Dec 2023, with 372 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 150,510.050 LBP bn in Oct 2023 and a record low of 248.563 LBP bn in Jan 1993. Imports: LBP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Lebanese Customs. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lebanon – Table LB.JA001: Trade Statistics.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 111,375.798 Dec 2023 | monthly | Jan 1993 - Dec 2023 |
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Lebanon LB: Export: Cost: Border Compliance
LB: Export: Cost: Border Compliance data was reported at 410.000 USD in 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 410.000 USD for 2016. LB: Export: Cost: Border Compliance data is updated yearly, averaging 410.000 USD from Dec 2014 (Median) to 2017, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 410.000 USD in 2017 and a record low of 410.000 USD in 2017. LB: Export: Cost: Border Compliance data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lebanon – Table LB.World Bank.WDI: Trade Statistics. Border compliance captures the time and cost associated with compliance with the economy’s customs regulations and with regulations relating to other inspections that are mandatory in order for the shipment to cross the economy’s border, as well as the time and cost for handling that takes place at its port or border. The time and cost for this segment include time and cost for customs clearance and inspection procedures conducted by other government agencies.; ; World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).; Unweighted average; Insurance cost and informal payments for which no receipt is issued are excluded from the costs recorded. Costs are reported in U.S. dollars. Contributors are asked to convert local currency into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate prevailing on the day they answer the questionnaire. Contributors are private sector experts in international trade logistics and are informed about exchange rates and their movements. Data are presented for the survey year instead of publication year.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 410.00 2017 | yearly | 2014 - 2017 |
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Lebanon LB: Export: Cost: Documentary Compliance
LB: Export: Cost: Documentary Compliance data was reported at 100.000 USD in 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 100.000 USD for 2016. LB: Export: Cost: Documentary Compliance data is updated yearly, averaging 100.000 USD from Dec 2014 (Median) to 2017, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 100.000 USD in 2017 and a record low of 100.000 USD in 2017. LB: Export: Cost: Documentary Compliance data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lebanon – Table LB.World Bank.WDI: Trade Statistics. Documentary compliance captures the time and cost associated with compliance with the documentary requirements of all government agencies of the origin economy, the destination economy and any transit economies. The aim is to measure the total burden of preparing the bundle of documents that will enable completion of the international trade for the product and partner pair assumed in the case study.; ; World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).; Unweighted average; Insurance cost and informal payments for which no receipt is issued are excluded from the costs recorded. Costs are reported in U.S. dollars. Contributors are asked to convert local currency into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate prevailing on the day they answer the questionnaire. Contributors are private sector experts in international trade logistics and are informed about exchange rates and their movements. Data are presented for the survey year instead of publication year.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 100.00 2017 | yearly | 2014 - 2017 |
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Lebanon LB: Exports: Lead Time
LB: Exports: Lead Time data was reported at 22.000 Day in 2014. This stayed constant from the previous number of 22.000 Day for 2013. LB: Exports: Lead Time data is updated yearly, averaging 25.000 Day from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2014, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26.000 Day in 2008 and a record low of 22.000 Day in 2014. LB: Exports: Lead Time data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lebanon – Table LB.World Bank.WDI: Trade Statistics. Time to export is the time necessary to comply with all procedures required to export goods. Time is recorded in calendar days. The time calculation for a procedure starts from the moment it is initiated and runs until it is completed. If a procedure can be accelerated for an additional cost, the fastest legal procedure is chosen. It is assumed that neither the exporter nor the importer wastes time and that each commits to completing each remaining procedure without delay. Procedures that can be completed in parallel are measured as simultaneous. The waiting time between procedures--for example, during unloading of the cargo--is included in the measure.; ; World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).; Unweighted average; Data are presented for the survey year instead of publication year.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 22.00 2014 | yearly | 2005 - 2014 |
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Lebanon LB: Exports: Lead Time: Border Compliance
LB: Exports: Lead Time: Border Compliance data was reported at 96.000 Hour in 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 96.000 Hour for 2016. LB: Exports: Lead Time: Border Compliance data is updated yearly, averaging 96.000 Hour from Dec 2014 (Median) to 2017, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 96.000 Hour in 2017 and a record low of 96.000 Hour in 2017. LB: Exports: Lead Time: Border Compliance data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lebanon – Table LB.World Bank.WDI: Trade Statistics. Border compliance captures the time and cost associated with compliance with the economy’s customs regulations and with regulations relating to other inspections that are mandatory in order for the shipment to cross the economy’s border, as well as the time and cost for handling that takes place at its port or border. The time and cost for this segment include time and cost for customs clearance and inspection procedures conducted by other government agencies.; ; World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).; Unweighted average; Time is measured in hours, and 1 day is 24 hours (for example, 22 days are recorded as 22 × 24 = 528 hours). If customs clearance takes 7.5 hours, the data are recorded as is. Alternatively, suppose that documents are submitted to a customs agency at 8:00 a.m., are processed overnight and can be picked up at 8:00 a.m. the next day. In this case the time for customs clearance would be recorded as 24 hours because the actual procedure took 24 hours. Data are presented for the survey year instead of publication year.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 96.00 2017 | yearly | 2014 - 2017 |
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Lebanon LB: Exports: Lead Time: Documentary Compliance
LB: Exports: Lead Time: Documentary Compliance data was reported at 48.000 Hour in 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 48.000 Hour for 2016. LB: Exports: Lead Time: Documentary Compliance data is updated yearly, averaging 48.000 Hour from Dec 2014 (Median) to 2017, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 48.000 Hour in 2017 and a record low of 48.000 Hour in 2017. LB: Exports: Lead Time: Documentary Compliance data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lebanon – Table LB.World Bank.WDI: Trade Statistics. Documentary compliance captures the time and cost associated with compliance with the documentary requirements of all government agencies of the origin economy, the destination economy and any transit economies. The aim is to measure the total burden of preparing the bundle of documents that will enable completion of the international trade for the product and partner pair assumed in the case study.; ; World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).; Unweighted average; Time is measured in hours, and 1 day is 24 hours (for example, 22 days are recorded as 22 × 24 = 528 hours). If customs clearance takes 7.5 hours, the data are recorded as is. Alternatively, suppose that documents are submitted to a customs agency at 8:00 a.m., are processed overnight and can be picked up at 8:00 a.m. the next day. In this case the time for customs clearance would be recorded as 24 hours because the actual procedure took 24 hours. Data are presented for the survey year instead of publication year.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 48.00 2017 | yearly | 2014 - 2017 |
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Lebanon LB: Exports: Lead Time: Median Case
LB: Exports: Lead Time: Median Case data was reported at 1.000 Day in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.000 Day for 2014. LB: Exports: Lead Time: Median Case data is updated yearly, averaging 2.000 Day from Dec 2007 (Median) to 2016, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.420 Day in 2010 and a record low of 1.000 Day in 2016. LB: Exports: Lead Time: Median Case data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lebanon – Table LB.World Bank.WDI: Trade Statistics. Lead time to export is the median time (the value for 50 percent of shipments) from shipment point to port of loading. Data are from the Logistics Performance Index survey. Respondents provided separate values for the best case (10 percent of shipments) and the median case (50 percent of shipments). The data are exponentiated averages of the logarithm of single value responses and of midpoint values of range responses for the median case.; ; World Bank and Turku School of Economics, Logistic Performance Index Surveys. Data are available online at : http://www.worldbank.org/lpi. Summary results are published in Arvis and others' Connecting to Compete: Trade Logistics in the Global Economy, The Logistics Performance Index and Its Indicators report.; Unweighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1.00 2016 | yearly | 2007 - 2016 |
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Lebanon LB: Exports: Number of Documents
LB: Exports: Number of Documents data was reported at 4.000 Number in 2014. This stayed constant from the previous number of 4.000 Number for 2013. LB: Exports: Number of Documents data is updated yearly, averaging 4.000 Number from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2014, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.000 Number in 2006 and a record low of 4.000 Number in 2014. LB: Exports: Number of Documents data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lebanon – Table LB.World Bank: Trade Statistics. All documents required per shipment to export goods are recorded. It is assumed that the contract has already been agreed upon and signed by both parties. Documents required for clearance by government ministries, customs authorities, port and container terminal authorities, health and technical control agencies and banks are taken into account. Since payment is by letter of credit, all documents required by banks for the issuance or securing of a letter of credit are also taken into account. Documents that are renewed annually and that do not require renewal per shipment (for example, an annual tax clearance certificate) are not included.; ; World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).; Unweighted average; Data are presented for the survey year instead of publication year.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 4.00 2014 | yearly | 2005 - 2014 |
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Lebanon LB: Exports: fob: Local Currency
LB: Exports: fob: Local Currency data was reported at 374,544.000 LBP mn in Feb 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 426,812.000 LBP mn for Jan 2018. LB: Exports: fob: Local Currency data is updated monthly, averaging 204,159.000 LBP mn from Jan 1974 (Median) to Feb 2018, with 333 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 709,681.000 LBP mn in Sep 2012 and a record low of 152.000 LBP mn in Feb 1984. LB: Exports: fob: Local Currency data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lebanon – Table LB.IMF.IFS: Trade Statistics.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 374,544.000 Feb 2018 | monthly | Jan 1974 - Feb 2018 |
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Lebanon LB: Exports: fob: Local Currency: % Change
LB: Exports: fob: Local Currency: % Change data was reported at 9.940 % in Feb 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 23.360 % for Jan 2018. LB: Exports: fob: Local Currency: % Change data is updated monthly, averaging 8.294 % from Jan 1985 (Median) to Feb 2018, with 302 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 157.970 % in Aug 2007 and a record low of -50.210 % in Jul 1997. LB: Exports: fob: Local Currency: % Change data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lebanon – Table LB.IMF.IFS: Trade Statistics.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 9.940 Feb 2018 | monthly | Jan 1985 - Feb 2018 |
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Lebanon LB: Exports: fob: Local Currency: % Change over Previous Period
LB: Exports: fob: Local Currency: % Change over Previous Period data was reported at -12.246 % in Feb 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 12.860 % for Jan 2018. LB: Exports: fob: Local Currency: % Change over Previous Period data is updated monthly, averaging 1.592 % from Feb 1974 (Median) to Feb 2018, with 330 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 116.680 % in Sep 2006 and a record low of -61.500 % in Jul 2006. LB: Exports: fob: Local Currency: % Change over Previous Period data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lebanon – Table LB.IMF.IFS: Trade Statistics.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -12.246 Feb 2018 | monthly | Feb 1974 - Feb 2018 |
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Lebanon LB: Goods Trade: % of GDP
LB: Goods Trade: % of GDP data was reported at 46.553 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 47.468 % for 2016. LB: Goods Trade: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 58.809 % from Dec 1988 (Median) to 2017, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 106.500 % in 1990 and a record low of 39.584 % in 1999. LB: Goods Trade: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lebanon – Table LB.World Bank: Trade Statistics. Merchandise trade as a share of GDP is the sum of merchandise exports and imports divided by the value of GDP, all in current U.S. dollars.; ; World Trade Organization, and World Bank GDP estimates.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 46.14 2016 | yearly | 1988 - 2016 |
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Lebanon LB: Import: Cost: Border Compliance
LB: Import: Cost: Border Compliance data was reported at 695.000 USD in 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 695.000 USD for 2016. LB: Import: Cost: Border Compliance data is updated yearly, averaging 695.000 USD from Dec 2014 (Median) to 2017, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 695.000 USD in 2017 and a record low of 695.000 USD in 2017. LB: Import: Cost: Border Compliance data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lebanon – Table LB.World Bank: Trade Statistics. Border compliance captures the time and cost associated with compliance with the economy’s customs regulations and with regulations relating to other inspections that are mandatory in order for the shipment to cross the economy’s border, as well as the time and cost for handling that takes place at its port or border. The time and cost for this segment include time and cost for customs clearance and inspection procedures conducted by other government agencies.; ; World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).; Unweighted average; Insurance cost and informal payments for which no receipt is issued are excluded from the costs recorded. Costs are reported in U.S. dollars. Contributors are asked to convert local currency into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate prevailing on the day they answer the questionnaire. Contributors are private sector experts in international trade logistics and are informed about exchange rates and their movements. Data are presented for the survey year instead of publication year.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 695.00 2017 | yearly | 2014 - 2017 |
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Lebanon LB: Import: Cost: Documentary Compliance
LB: Import: Cost: Documentary Compliance data was reported at 135.000 USD in 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 135.000 USD for 2016. LB: Import: Cost: Documentary Compliance data is updated yearly, averaging 135.000 USD from Dec 2014 (Median) to 2017, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 135.000 USD in 2017 and a record low of 135.000 USD in 2017. LB: Import: Cost: Documentary Compliance data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lebanon – Table LB.World Bank: Trade Statistics. Documentary compliance captures the time and cost associated with compliance with the documentary requirements of all government agencies of the origin economy, the destination economy and any transit economies. The aim is to measure the total burden of preparing the bundle of documents that will enable completion of the international trade for the product and partner pair assumed in the case study.; ; World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).; Unweighted average; Insurance cost and informal payments for which no receipt is issued are excluded from the costs recorded. Costs are reported in U.S. dollars. Contributors are asked to convert local currency into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate prevailing on the day they answer the questionnaire. Contributors are private sector experts in international trade logistics and are informed about exchange rates and their movements. Data are presented for the survey year instead of publication year.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 135.00 2017 | yearly | 2014 - 2017 |
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Lebanon LB: Imports: Lead Time
LB: Imports: Lead Time data was reported at 30.000 Day in 2014. This stayed constant from the previous number of 30.000 Day for 2013. LB: Imports: Lead Time data is updated yearly, averaging 33.000 Day from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2014, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 38.000 Day in 2008 and a record low of 30.000 Day in 2014. LB: Imports: Lead Time data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lebanon – Table LB.World Bank.WDI: Trade Statistics. Time to import is the time necessary to comply with all procedures required to import goods. Time is recorded in calendar days. The time calculation for a procedure starts from the moment it is initiated and runs until it is completed. If a procedure can be accelerated for an additional cost, the fastest legal procedure is chosen. It is assumed that neither the exporter nor the importer wastes time and that each commits to completing each remaining procedure without delay. Procedures that can be completed in parallel are measured as simultaneous. The waiting time between procedures--for example, during unloading of the cargo--is included in the measure.; ; World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).; Unweighted average; Data are presented for the survey year instead of publication year.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 30.00 2014 | yearly | 2005 - 2014 |
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Lebanon LB: Imports: Lead Time: Border Compliance
LB: Imports: Lead Time: Border Compliance data was reported at 180.000 Hour in 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 180.000 Hour for 2016. LB: Imports: Lead Time: Border Compliance data is updated yearly, averaging 180.000 Hour from Dec 2014 (Median) to 2017, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 180.000 Hour in 2017 and a record low of 180.000 Hour in 2017. LB: Imports: Lead Time: Border Compliance data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lebanon – Table LB.World Bank.WDI: Trade Statistics. Border compliance captures the time and cost associated with compliance with the economy’s customs regulations and with regulations relating to other inspections that are mandatory in order for the shipment to cross the economy’s border, as well as the time and cost for handling that takes place at its port or border. The time and cost for this segment include time and cost for customs clearance and inspection procedures conducted by other government agencies.; ; World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).; Unweighted average; Time is measured in hours, and 1 day is 24 hours (for example, 22 days are recorded as 22 × 24 = 528 hours). If customs clearance takes 7.5 hours, the data are recorded as is. Alternatively, suppose that documents are submitted to a customs agency at 8:00 a.m., are processed overnight and can be picked up at 8:00 a.m. the next day. In this case the time for customs clearance would be recorded as 24 hours because the actual procedure took 24 hours. Data are presented for the survey year instead of publication year.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 180.00 2017 | yearly | 2014 - 2017 |
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Lebanon LB: Imports: Lead Time: Documentary Compliance
LB: Imports: Lead Time: Documentary Compliance data was reported at 72.000 Hour in 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 72.000 Hour for 2016. LB: Imports: Lead Time: Documentary Compliance data is updated yearly, averaging 72.000 Hour from Dec 2014 (Median) to 2017, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 72.000 Hour in 2017 and a record low of 72.000 Hour in 2017. LB: Imports: Lead Time: Documentary Compliance data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lebanon – Table LB.World Bank: Trade Statistics. Documentary compliance captures the time and cost associated with compliance with the documentary requirements of all government agencies of the origin economy, the destination economy and any transit economies. The aim is to measure the total burden of preparing the bundle of documents that will enable completion of the international trade for the product and partner pair assumed in the case study.; ; World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).; Unweighted average; Time is measured in hours, and 1 day is 24 hours (for example, 22 days are recorded as 22 × 24 = 528 hours). If customs clearance takes 7.5 hours, the data are recorded as is. Alternatively, suppose that documents are submitted to a customs agency at 8:00 a.m., are processed overnight and can be picked up at 8:00 a.m. the next day. In this case the time for customs clearance would be recorded as 24 hours because the actual procedure took 24 hours. Data are presented for the survey year instead of publication year.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 72.00 2017 | yearly | 2014 - 2017 |
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Lebanon LB: Imports: Lead Time: Median Case
LB: Imports: Lead Time: Median Case data was reported at 1.000 Day in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 13.000 Day for 2014. LB: Imports: Lead Time: Median Case data is updated yearly, averaging 2.400 Day from Dec 2007 (Median) to 2016, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.000 Day in 2014 and a record low of 1.000 Day in 2016. LB: Imports: Lead Time: Median Case data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lebanon – Table LB.World Bank: Trade Statistics. Lead time to import is the median time (the value for 50 percent of shipments) from port of discharge to arrival at the consignee. Data are from the Logistics Performance Index survey. Respondents provided separate values for the best case (10 percent of shipments) and the median case (50 percent of shipments). The data are exponentiated averages of the logarithm of single value responses and of midpoint values of range responses for the median case.; ; World Bank and Turku School of Economics, Logistic Performance Index Surveys. Data are available online at : http://www.worldbank.org/lpi. Summary results are published in Arvis and others' Connecting to Compete: Trade Logistics in the Global Economy, The Logistics Performance Index and Its Indicators report.; Unweighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1.00 2016 | yearly | 2007 - 2016 |
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Lebanon LB: Imports: Number of Documents
LB: Imports: Number of Documents data was reported at 7.000 Number in 2014. This stayed constant from the previous number of 7.000 Number for 2013. LB: Imports: Number of Documents data is updated yearly, averaging 7.000 Number from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2014, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.000 Number in 2006 and a record low of 7.000 Number in 2014. LB: Imports: Number of Documents data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lebanon – Table LB.World Bank: Trade Statistics. All documents required per shipment to import goods are recorded. It is assumed that the contract has already been agreed upon and signed by both parties. Documents required for clearance by government ministries, customs authorities, port and container terminal authorities, health and technical control agencies and banks are taken into account. Since payment is by letter of credit, all documents required by banks for the issuance or securing of a letter of credit are also taken into account. Documents that are renewed annually and that do not require renewal per shipment (for example, an annual tax clearance certificate) are not included.; ; World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).; Unweighted average; Data are presented for the survey year instead of publication year.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 7.00 2014 | yearly | 2005 - 2014 |
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Lebanon LB: Imports: cif: Local Currency
LB: Imports: cif: Local Currency data was reported at 2,164,864.000 LBP mn in Feb 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,571,488.000 LBP mn for Jan 2018. LB: Imports: cif: Local Currency data is updated monthly, averaging 987,425.000 LBP mn from Jan 1969 (Median) to Feb 2018, with 369 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,220,635.000 LBP mn in Feb 2012 and a record low of 139.800 LBP mn in Apr 1969. LB: Imports: cif: Local Currency data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lebanon – Table LB.IMF.IFS: Trade Statistics.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2,164,864.000 Feb 2018 | monthly | Jan 1969 - Feb 2018 |
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Lebanon LB: Imports: cif: Local Currency: % Change
LB: Imports: cif: Local Currency: % Change data was reported at -12.890 % in Feb 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.331 % for Jan 2018. LB: Imports: cif: Local Currency: % Change data is updated monthly, averaging 7.641 % from Jan 1970 (Median) to Feb 2018, with 345 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 288.297 % in Aug 2007 and a record low of -67.816 % in Aug 2006. LB: Imports: cif: Local Currency: % Change data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lebanon – Table LB.IMF.IFS: Trade Statistics.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -12.890 Feb 2018 | monthly | Jan 1970 - Feb 2018 |
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Lebanon LB: Imports: cif: Local Currency: % Change over Previous Period
LB: Imports: cif: Local Currency: % Change over Previous Period data was reported at -15.813 % in Feb 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of -25.138 % for Jan 2018. LB: Imports: cif: Local Currency: % Change over Previous Period data is updated monthly, averaging 0.815 % from Feb 1969 (Median) to Feb 2018, with 367 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 172.576 % in Sep 2006 and a record low of -55.309 % in Aug 2006. LB: Imports: cif: Local Currency: % Change over Previous Period data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lebanon – Table LB.IMF.IFS: Trade Statistics.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -15.813 Feb 2018 | monthly | Feb 1969 - Feb 2018 |
View Lebanon's Lebanon LB: Imports: cif: Local Currency: % Change over Previous Period from Feb 1969 to Feb 2018 in the chart:
Trade Balance: LBP
Trade Balance: LBP data was reported at -90,852.783 LBP bn in Dec 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of -82,350.674 LBP bn for Nov 2023. Trade Balance: LBP data is updated monthly, averaging -1,150.940 LBP bn from Jan 1993 (Median) to Dec 2023, with 372 observations. The data reached an all-time high of -198.554 LBP bn in Feb 1993 and a record low of -122,538.279 LBP bn in Oct 2023. Trade Balance: LBP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Lebanese Customs. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lebanon – Table LB.JA001: Trade Statistics.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -90,852.783 Dec 2023 | monthly | Jan 1993 - Dec 2023 |
View Lebanon's Trade Balance: LBP from Jan 1993 to Dec 2023 in the chart:
Lebanon Transit Trade: LBP
Transit Trade: LBP data was reported at 57.767 LBP bn in Sep 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 51.384 LBP bn for Aug 2018. Transit Trade: LBP data is updated monthly, averaging 41.012 LBP bn from Jan 2000 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 225 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 84.283 LBP bn in Mar 2018 and a record low of 5.000 LBP bn in May 2000. Transit Trade: LBP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Lebanese Customs. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lebanon – Table LB.JA001: Trade Statistics.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 46.91 Apr 2018 | monthly | Jan 2000 - Apr 2018 |