Cotton men's shirts imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $3.6 million of cotton men's shirts in 2024 (71 tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $13.8 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 | $3.6M | 71 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 123 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 60 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 49 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 66 t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 153 t |
| 2018 | $13.8M | 300 t |
| 2017 | $12.5M | 195 t |
Where Lebanon imports cotton men's shirts from
Most of the value came from Turkey (17%), Bangladesh (14%), India (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, Bangladesh grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $606K | 17% |
| Bangladesh | $490K | 14% |
| India | $410K | 12% |
| Germany | $213K | 6% |
| China | $207K | 5.8% |
| Tunisia | $177K | 5% |
| Italy | $169K | 4.7% |
| Vietnam | $149K | 4.2% |
| Indonesia | $127K | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $126K | 3.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $50.28 per kg, 46% above the world average of $34.55. 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.
Cotton men's shirts exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported cotton men's shirts worth $206 thousand (10 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Qatar accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $126K | 61% |
| Kuwait | $20K | 9.8% |
| Belgium | $20K | 9.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $5K | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $4K | 2.1% |
| France | $3K | 1.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3K | 1.4% |
| Canada | $3K | 1.3% |
| Australia | $2K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon cotton men's shirts imports (HS 6205.20): 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 6205.20: Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton men's shirts imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported cotton men's shirts worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 71 tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton men's shirts to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($606 thousand), followed by Bangladesh (14%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Bangladesh grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton men's shirts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $50.28 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $34.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cotton men's shirts to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.5 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 72%. The peak was 2018 at $13.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export cotton men's shirts?
Yes. Lebanon exported $206 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Kuwait and Belgium. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton men's shirts?
The HS code for cotton men's shirts is subheading 6205.20. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6205 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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