Carpet and floor covering imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $3.2 million of carpet and floor covering in 2024 (605 tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.2M | 605 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 688 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 575 t |
| 2020 | $945K | 228 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 583 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 561 t |
Where Lebanon imports carpet and floor covering from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (32%), China (31%), Egypt (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+442% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.0M | 32% |
| China | $999K | 31% |
| Egypt | $427K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $161K | 5% |
| India | $125K | 3.9% |
| Iran | $78K | 2.5% |
| Nepal | $49K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $46K | 1.4% |
| Jordan | $40K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $36K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.27 per kg, 23% above the world average of $4.30. 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.
Carpet and floor covering exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $337 thousand of carpet and floor covering in 2024 (78 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (44%), Ghana (25%), Guinea (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $147K | 44% |
| Ghana | $84K | 25% |
| Guinea | $20K | 5.8% |
| Zambia | $19K | 5.7% |
| United States | $14K | 4.2% |
| Nigeria | $12K | 3.5% |
| Burkina Faso | $8K | 2.4% |
| Grenada | $8K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $7K | 2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $6K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 5705: Carpets and other textile floor coverings; n.e.c. in chapter 57, whether or not made up.
Common questions
What is the value of carpet and floor covering imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported carpet and floor covering worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 605 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply carpet and floor covering to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by China (31%) and Egypt (13%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 442% on the year.
What is the average import price of carpet and floor covering per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.27 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $4.30 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 carpet and floor covering to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2023 at $3.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export carpet and floor covering?
Yes. Lebanon exported $337 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Ghana and Guinea. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for carpet and floor covering?
The HS code for carpet and floor covering is heading 5705. In Lebanon all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 5705.00. It sits in HS chapter 57 (carpets and other textile floor coverings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5705 page.
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