Cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) by Lebanon reached $5.3 million in 2024 (250 tonnes). Value rose 52% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.7 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 | $5.3M | 250 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 181 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 129 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 112 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 118 t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 384 t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 843 t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 800 t |
Where Lebanon imports cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) from
China alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 58% |
| Vietnam | $333K | 6.3% |
| Indonesia | $263K | 5% |
| France | $202K | 3.8% |
| Cambodia | $174K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $156K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $117K | 2.2% |
| Bangladesh | $113K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $109K | 2.1% |
| Bulgaria | $100K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.22 per kg, 44% above the world average of $14.72. 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.
Cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) exports from Lebanon
Exports of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) by Lebanon reached $348 thousand in 2024 (24 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Hong Kong (19%), Italy (14%), United Arab Emirates (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+604% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $66K | 19% |
| Italy | $47K | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $40K | 11% |
| Syria | $27K | 7.8% |
| Kuwait | $25K | 7.3% |
| Qatar | $16K | 4.5% |
| United States | $14K | 4% |
| Bahrain | $13K | 3.9% |
| France | $13K | 3.8% |
| Iraq | $11K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) imports (HS 4202.92): 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 4202.92: Cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 250 tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Vietnam (6%) and Indonesia (5%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 205% on the year.
What is the average import price of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.22 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $14.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2018 at $8.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export cases and containers (plastic or textile, other)?
Yes. Lebanon exported $348 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Italy and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cases and containers (plastic or textile, other)?
The HS code for cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) is subheading 4202.92. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
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