Denim imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $2.1 million of denim in 2024 (330 tonnes). That is 123% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.0 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 | $2.1M | 330 t |
| 2023 | $948K | 172 t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 918 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 344 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 307 t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 699 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 372 t |
Where Lebanon imports denim from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+642% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.41 per kg, close to the world average of $5.87.
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 denim imports (HS 5209.42): 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 5209.42: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing more than 200g/m2, denim.
Common questions
What is the value of denim imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported denim worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 330 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 178 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 123% on 2023.
Which countries supply denim to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Pakistan (13%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 642% on the year.
What is the average import price of denim per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.41 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $5.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of denim to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2022 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for denim?
The HS code for denim is subheading 5209.42. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5209 page.
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