Coated printing paper (other sizes) imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coated printing paper (other sizes) by Lebanon reached $6.4 million in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $16.1 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 | $6.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 6.7K t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 9.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 9.7K t |
| 2019 | $16.1M | 19.2K t |
| 2018 | $12.6M | 15.4K t |
| 2017 | $12.0M | 16.8K t |
Where Lebanon imports coated printing paper (other sizes) from
Most of the value came from China (48%), Austria (12%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+405% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 48% |
| Austria | $772K | 12% |
| Italy | $627K | 9.8% |
| Finland | $392K | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $239K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $214K | 3.3% |
| Indonesia | $200K | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $197K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $133K | 2.1% |
| Slovenia | $123K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.22 per kg, close to the world average of $1.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coated printing paper (other sizes) exports from Lebanon
Exports of coated printing paper (other sizes) by Lebanon reached $1.4 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Iraq alone took 86% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon coated printing paper (other sizes) imports (HS 4810.19): 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 4810.19: Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing/writing/graphics, having 10% or less by weight of total fibres got by mechanical/chemi-mechanical process, sides exceeding 435mm and 297mm, unfolded, sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of coated printing paper (other sizes) imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported coated printing paper (other sizes) worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated printing paper (other sizes) to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Austria (12%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 405% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated printing paper (other sizes) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.22 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $1.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated printing paper (other sizes) to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.0 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2019 at $16.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export coated printing paper (other sizes)?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Syria and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated printing paper (other sizes)?
The HS code for coated printing paper (other sizes) is subheading 4810.19. 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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