Cigarette paper imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $8.1 million of cigarette paper in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $8.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 637 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 1.1K t |
Where Lebanon imports cigarette paper from
The largest suppliers were France (43%), Germany (15%), Bulgaria (14%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.4M | 43% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 15% |
| Bulgaria | $1.1M | 14% |
| Austria | $903K | 11% |
| Spain | $551K | 6.8% |
| Turkey | $398K | 4.9% |
| China | $269K | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $149K | 1.9% |
| Egypt | $30K | 0.4% |
| Syria | $10K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4813
| 4813.90 | Paper, cigarette: (other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 5cm, or in booklets or tubes) | 79% |
| 4813.20 | Paper, cigarette: in rolls of a width not exceeding 5cm | 16% |
| 4813.10 | Paper, cigarette: in the form of booklets or tubes | 4.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4813.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.64 per kg, close to the world average of $5.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cigarette paper exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $1.9 million of cigarette paper in 2024 (77 tonnes). Most of it went to Libya (43%), Australia (10%), Turkey (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+241% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 4813: Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes.
Common questions
What is the value of cigarette paper imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported cigarette paper worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply cigarette paper to Lebanon?
France was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Germany (15%) and Bulgaria (14%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average import price of cigarette paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.64 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.65 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 cigarette paper to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, an increase of 205%. The peak was 2022 at $10.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export cigarette paper?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Australia and Turkey. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigarette paper?
The HS code for cigarette paper is heading 4813. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 4813.90 (79% of the value) and 4813.20 (16%). It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4813 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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