Coated printing paper (heavyweight) imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coated printing paper (heavyweight) by Lebanon reached $6.9 million in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). That is 82% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $12.2 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 | $6.9M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 10.3K t |
| 2018 | $12.2M | 15.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 7.7K t |
Where Lebanon imports coated printing paper (heavyweight) from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), Finland (21%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+204% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 49% |
| Finland | $1.4M | 21% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 16% |
| India | $279K | 4% |
| Indonesia | $219K | 3.2% |
| Sweden | $154K | 2.2% |
| Austria | $98K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $64K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $49K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $38K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Lebanon coated printing paper (heavyweight) imports (HS 4810.29): 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 4810.29: Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanically processed fibres, (excluding light-weight paper), for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of coated printing paper (heavyweight) imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported coated printing paper (heavyweight) worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated printing paper (heavyweight) to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Finland (21%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 204% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated printing paper (heavyweight) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of coated printing paper (heavyweight) to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2018 at $12.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated printing paper (heavyweight)?
The HS code for coated printing paper (heavyweight) is subheading 4810.29. 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 4810 page.
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