Cosmetic imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported cosmetic worth $53.0 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $82.6 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 | $53.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $48.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $34.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $31.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $28.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $66.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $82.6M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $68.9M | 3.3K t |
Where Lebanon imports cosmetic from
The largest suppliers were France (44%), Italy (8%), United Arab Emirates (6%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $23.1M | 44% |
| Italy | $4.3M | 8.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.9M | 5.6% |
| Spain | $2.9M | 5.5% |
| Poland | $2.4M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 4.1% |
| United States | $2.0M | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $1.7M | 3.3% |
| China | $1.7M | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 3304
| 3304.99 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan… | 84% |
| 3304.20 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: eye make-up | 6.6% |
| 3304.10 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: lip make-up | 4.8% |
| 3304.30 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: manicure or pedicure preparations | 2.9% |
| 3304.91 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: powders, whether or not compressed (excluding lip, eye, manicure or pedicure preparations) | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.62 per kg, 52% above the world average of $21.51. 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.
Cosmetic exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $16.0 million of cosmetic in 2024 (747 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (34%), Iraq (19%), Kuwait (18%).
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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 3304: Cosmetic and toilet preparations; beauty, make-up and skin care preparations (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations), manicure or pedicure preparations.
Common questions
What is the value of cosmetic imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported cosmetic worth $53.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply cosmetic to Lebanon?
France was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($23.1 million), followed by Italy (8%) and the United Arab Emirates (6%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average import price of cosmetic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.62 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $21.51 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 cosmetic to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $68.9 million in 2017 to $53.0 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2018 at $82.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export cosmetic?
Yes. Lebanon exported $16.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Kuwait. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $37.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cosmetic?
The HS code for cosmetic is heading 3304. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 3304.99 (84% of the value) and 3304.20 (7%). It sits in HS chapter 33 (essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3304 page.
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