Artificial tow imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of artificial tow by Lebanon reached $11.7 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 43% a year on average.
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 | $11.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $14.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 993 t |
| 2018 | $707K | 166 t |
| 2017 | $958K | 144 t |
Where Lebanon imports artificial tow from
Germany alone supplied 61% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.2M | 61% |
| United States | $3.6M | 31% |
| China | $701K | 6% |
| Belgium | $189K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $46K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 5502
| 5502.10 | Fibres: artificial filament tow of cellulose acetate | 97% |
| 5502.90 | Fibres: artificial filament tow, other than cellulose acetate | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5502.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.86 per kg, close to the world average of $6.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 5502: Artificial filament tow.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial tow imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported artificial tow worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 128 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial tow to Lebanon?
Germany was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by the United States (31%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 12% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial tow per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.86 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $6.52 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 artificial tow to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $958 thousand in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $14.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for artificial tow?
The HS code for artificial tow is heading 5502. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 5502.10 (97% of the value) and 5502.90 (3%). It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5502 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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