Bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) by Lebanon reached $14.1 million in 2024 (22.0 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $14.1M | 22.0K t |
| 2023 | $13.9M | 21.4K t |
| 2022 | $16.6M | 18.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 9.9K t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 22.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 14.6K t |
| 2018 | $11.7M | 18.7K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 9.1K t |
Where Lebanon imports bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) from
Most of the value came from France (29%), Bulgaria (19%), Spain (17%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+585% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.1M | 29% |
| Bulgaria | $2.6M | 19% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 17% |
| Brazil | $2.0M | 14% |
| Finland | $1.0M | 7.2% |
| Portugal | $786K | 5.6% |
| Chile | $433K | 3.1% |
| Austria | $381K | 2.7% |
| Latvia | $161K | 1.1% |
| United States | $84K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 per kg, close to the world average of $0.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) imports (HS 4703.29): 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 4703.29: Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood.
Common questions
What is the value of bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) worth $14.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 121 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) to Lebanon?
France was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Bulgaria (19%) and Spain (17%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 585% on the year.
What is the average import price of bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $0.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $14.1 million in 2024, an increase of 179%. The peak was 2022 at $16.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for bleached kraft pulp (hardwood)?
The HS code for bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) is subheading 4703.29. It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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