Ministry Of Industry - Republic Of Lebanon

What Ministry Of Industry - Republic Of Lebanon does

The Ministry of Industry - Republic of Lebanon (وزارة الصناعة) is a government ministry established in 1943 following Lebanon's independence, headquartered in Beirut. It serves as the sole statutory authority responsible for industrial policy, regulation, permitting, and sector development across Lebanon. The Ministry issues industrial establishment permits, certificates of origin for exporters, provides anti-dumping protection for domestic industry, and coordinates industrial zone development proposals.

Its service portfolio is delivered through a digital portal at industry.gov.lb and includes downloadable forms for permits, licenses, and certificates of origin; annual industrial statistical reports covering exports and permit activity (2011-2025); an Industrial Guide directory of Lebanese manufacturing facilities; and feasibility studies developed in partnership with UNIDO covering food processing, cosmetics, solar panels, and wind turbines. The Ministry operates seven departmental units including Industrial Permitting, Economic Studies and Industrial Development, Industrial Information, Technical Services, and regional departments.

The Ministry is funded entirely through the Lebanese state budget and provides all services without fees. Its stakeholders include industrial manufacturers, exporters, industrial SMEs, and other government entities. Strategic partnerships include UNIDO (Productive Sectors Development Programme), the Government of Canada (programme funding), PFC International (regulatory consulting, 2026), and the Association of Lebanese Industrialists. The Ministry is currently led by Minister Engineer Joe Issa El Khoury (جو عيسى الخوري).

Name

Ministry Of Industry - Republic Of Lebanon

Legal name

Ministry Of Industry - Republic Of Lebanon (وزارة الصناعة)

Website

https://industry.gov.lb

Company type

Private

Founded year

1943

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Ministry of Industry - Republic of Lebanon is a government ministry, founded in 1943 and headquartered in Beirut, that serves as the sole statutory authority for industrial licensing, permitting, certificates of origin, and sector development policy across Lebanon's 30+ industrial sectors.

Ownership category

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Product category

Government Industrial Regulation

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (926150)

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International Standards, Norms & Technical Regulatory Bodies

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Multilateral & Intergovernmental Organizations

Keywords

• Industrial regulation
• Industrial licensing
• Industrial development
• Certificate of origin
• Anti-dumping protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Beirut

HQ country

Lebanon

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

The Ministry of Industry is the government body of the Republic of Lebanon that regulates and develops the national industrial sector. It issues industrial establishment permits and licenses, authenticates certificates of origin for exporters, provides anti-dumping protection, and publishes industrial statistics, industrial guides, and feasibility studies for Lebanese manufacturers. It also funds and coordinates industrial development programs with partners such as UNIDO.

Product overview

The Ministry of Industry - Republic of Lebanon operates a digital portal offering government services to the industrial sector. The core platform is the official website providing access to industrial permitting, statistical reports, feasibility studies, export guidelines, and downloadable forms. Supporting sub-products include the Feasibility Studies repository (developed in partnership with UNIDO and funded by the Government of Canada) covering food processing, cosmetics, solar panels, and wind turbines; Industrial Statistical Reports tracking exports and permits from 2011-2025; the Industrial Guide database of Lebanese manufacturing facilities; and Forms/Applications for permits, licenses, and certificates.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Establishment Permits and Licensing Service (التراخيص الصناعية) Official government service for issuing industrial establishment permits, licenses, and industrial certificates to factories and manufacturers operating in Lebanon.
• Certificate of Origin Authentication (التصديق على شهادة منشأ) Government authentication of certificates of origin for Lebanese industrial exporters, required for international trade and customs clearance.
• Import/Export License Service (اجازة الاستيراد والتصدير) Government service providing request forms for industrial import and export licenses, enabling manufacturers to bring in raw materials and equipment and ship finished goods.
• Industrial Statistical Reports (تقارير احصائية عن الصادرات الصناعية) Annual statistical reports documenting industrial exports, permit movements, and economic indicators for Lebanon's manufacturing sector from 2011 to 2025.
• Feasibility Studies Repository (دراسات جدوى) Downloadable pre-feasibility studies for industrial sectors including food processing, cosmetics, solar panels, wind turbines, and other manufacturing areas, available in 2020 and 2022 editions.
• Industrial Guide Directory (الدليل الصناعي) A comprehensive directory of Lebanese industrial enterprises, factories, and manufacturing facilities serving as a reference database for exporters, investors, and government stakeholders.
• Industrial Protection and Support Requests (طلب حماية او دعم) Government service providing forms for requesting anti-dumping protection or support measures for Lebanese industrial manufacturers facing unfair competition or in need of assistance.
• Raw Materials and Equipment Import Financing Support (دعم عمليات تمويل استيراد المواد الاولية والمعدات الصناعية) Government service providing forms to support manufacturers in financing the import of raw materials and industrial equipment.
• Industrial Sector Stimulus Plan (خطة التحفيز للقطاع الصناعي) Government initiative under the second strategic plan for industrial sector development (2020-2025) providing stimulus forms and support measures for the industrial sector.
• Export Guidelines (دليل التصدير) Published guidelines and documentation supporting Lebanese manufacturers in international trade and export market entry procedures.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PFC InternationalcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 25 June 2026Minister of Industry Joe Issa El Khoury signed a cooperation agreement with PFC International for regulatory and administrative consulting services for the Ministry of Industry. The partnership aims to provide regulatory consulting to strengthen the ministry's institutional capacity.
• United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Pre-feasibility studies for 2022 were developed in partnership between the Ministry of Industry and UNIDO within the framework of the United Nations Project, Productive Sectors Development Programme. The studies covered various industrial sectors including pickles, juice, snacks, chocolate, mouneh (preserved foods), and dried products.
• Industrialists and Manufacturers AssociationcoreOthers · 1 January 2020The Ministry of Industry coordinates with the Association of Lebanese Industrialists on industrial policy, export promotion, and sector development initiatives. Joint participation in economic dialogues and industrial development planning.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Federation of Lebanese Industrialists: Private-sector counterpart and policy interlocutor for the Ministry. Not a regulatory peer but a closely linked ecosystem partner, routinely engaged in policy dialogue and export promotion alongside the Ministry.

Direct peers

• Ministry of Trade and Industry (Egypt): Egypt's national ministry responsible for industrial development, trade regulation, and licensing. Comparable in function, regional context (MENA), and scale of mandate to Lebanon's Ministry of Industry.
• Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply (Jordan): Jordan's national ministry overseeing industrial policy, trade licensing, and SME support. Closest direct functional peer to Lebanon's Ministry of Industry — same mandate, regional context, and similar institutional structure.

Regional players

• Industrial Development Authority of India: Indian government body responsible for industrial promotion, investment facilitation, and development of industrial infrastructure. Comparable in its industrial-development and regulatory mandate, though operating at national scale in a much larger economy.
• National Industrial Development Corporation (Pakistan): Pakistani state-owned entity supporting industrial project development, feasibility studies, and investment promotion. Comparable function to the Lebanese Ministry's industrial development and feasibility-study work; operates in a different geography and economic context.
• Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON): Saudi authority that develops and manages industrial cities and technology zones. Comparable in its industrial-development mandate — particularly the industrial-zone development function assigned to the Lebanese Ministry — but operates in a vastly different geographic and economic context.

Broad incumbents

• United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO): UN agency mandated to promote inclusive and sustainable industrial development globally. Direct partner of the Lebanese Ministry under the Productive Sectors Development Programme; operates at international scale with broader remit and donor resources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/moi-lebanon

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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