Contact lenses imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported contact lenses worth $3.1 million (15 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.0 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 | $3.1M | 15 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 17 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 18 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 15 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 14 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 24 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 19 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 17 t |
Where Lebanon imports contact lenses from
Most of the value came from Ireland (31%), United States (18%), South Korea (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+370% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $956K | 31% |
| United States | $545K | 18% |
| South Korea | $383K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $293K | 9.6% |
| Netherlands | $245K | 8% |
| Germany | $128K | 4.2% |
| Malaysia | $112K | 3.7% |
| Indonesia | $110K | 3.6% |
| Singapore | $109K | 3.6% |
| Brazil | $87K | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $201.03 per kg, 42% above the world average of $141.38. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon contact lenses imports (HS 9001.30): 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 9001.30: Lenses, contact: unmounted, of any material, excluding elements of glass not optically worked.
Common questions
What is the value of contact lenses imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported contact lenses worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply contact lenses to Lebanon?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($956 thousand), followed by the United States (18%) and South Korea (13%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 370% on the year.
What is the average import price of contact lenses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $201.03 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $141.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of contact lenses to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2019 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for contact lenses?
The HS code for contact lenses is subheading 9001.30. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9001 page.
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