Bolting cloth imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported bolting cloth worth $4.4 million (46 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 153% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.8 million.
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 | $4.4M | 46 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 13 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 18 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 7 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 3 t |
| 2019 | $372K | 6 t |
| 2018 | $65K | 1 t |
| 2017 | $7K | 0 t |
Where Lebanon imports bolting cloth from
United Kingdom alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $4.3M | 97% |
| Romania | $67K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $33K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $18K | 0.4% |
| India | $8K | 0.2% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $95.52 per kg, 164% above the world average of $36.12. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 bolting cloth imports (HS 5911.20): 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 5911.20: Textile products and articles for technical uses: bolting cloth, whether or not made up.
Common questions
What is the value of bolting cloth imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported bolting cloth worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 46 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 177 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply bolting cloth to Lebanon?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Romania (2%) and Switzerland (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average import price of bolting cloth per kg?
The average declared import value was about $95.52 per kg in 2024, 164% above the world average of $36.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bolting cloth to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7 thousand in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for bolting cloth?
The HS code for bolting cloth is subheading 5911.20. It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5911 page.
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