Embroidered fabric imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of embroidered fabric by Lebanon reached $4.5 million in 2024 (240 tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $9.4 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 | $4.5M | 240 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 165 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 63 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 103 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 52 t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 143 t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 326 t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 265 t |
Where Lebanon imports embroidered fabric from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+236% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.4M | 53% |
| China | $914K | 20% |
| Turkey | $370K | 8.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $307K | 6.8% |
| Myanmar | $205K | 4.5% |
| Italy | $163K | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $88K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $31K | 0.7% |
| France | $27K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $10K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 5810
| 5810.92 | Embroidery: with visible ground, of man-made fibres, in the piece, in strips or in motifs | 75% |
| 5810.91 | Embroidery: with visible ground, of cotton, in the piece, in strips or in motifs | 9.7% |
| 5810.10 | Embroidery: without visible ground, in the piece, in strips or in motifs | 9.3% |
| 5810.99 | Embroidery: with visible ground, of textile materials (other than cotton and man-made fibres), in the piece, in strips or in motifs | 5.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5810.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.94 per kg, 35% above the world average of $13.99. 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.
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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 5810: Embroidery; in the piece, in strips or in motifs.
Common questions
What is the value of embroidered fabric imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported embroidered fabric worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 240 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply embroidered fabric to Lebanon?
India was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (20%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 236% on the year.
What is the average import price of embroidered fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.94 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $13.99 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 embroidered fabric to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2019 at $9.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for embroidered fabric?
The HS code for embroidered fabric is heading 5810. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 5810.92 (75% of the value) and 5810.91 (10%). It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5810 page.
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