Coated printing paper (light weight) imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $2.5 million of coated printing paper (light weight) in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 57% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.7 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 | $2.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 8.2K t |
Where Lebanon imports coated printing paper (light weight) from
Most of the value came from Italy (28%), Finland (16%), Indonesia (10%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+949% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $712K | 29% |
| Finland | $408K | 16% |
| Indonesia | $260K | 10% |
| China | $191K | 7.6% |
| Germany | $141K | 5.6% |
| United States | $126K | 5% |
| Sweden | $114K | 4.6% |
| Poland | $109K | 4.3% |
| France | $86K | 3.5% |
| Canada | $82K | 3.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.37 per kg, 20% above the world average of $1.14. 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.
Coated printing paper (light weight) exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported coated printing paper (light weight) worth $301 thousand (253 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tunisia accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $213K | 71% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $24K | 8.1% |
| Syria | $22K | 7.3% |
| Jordan | $16K | 5.3% |
| United States | $10K | 3.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $7K | 2.2% |
| Iraq | $6K | 2% |
| Ghana | $3K | 1% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon coated printing paper (light weight) imports (HS 4810.13): 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 4810.13: Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing & writing, graphics, containing no, or not more than 10% by weight of total fibres obtained by mechanical or chemi-mechanical process, in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of coated printing paper (light weight) imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported coated printing paper (light weight) worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated printing paper (light weight) to Lebanon?
Italy was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($712 thousand), followed by Finland (16%) and Indonesia (10%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 949% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated printing paper (light weight) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $1.14 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 (light weight) to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2018 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export coated printing paper (light weight)?
Yes. Lebanon exported $301 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Cote d'Ivoire and Syria. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated printing paper (light weight)?
The HS code for coated printing paper (light weight) is subheading 4810.13. 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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