Fibreboard imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fibreboard by Lebanon reached $38.7 million in 2024 (70.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $53.7 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 | $38.7M | 70.9K t |
| 2023 | $32.6M | 58.0K t |
| 2022 | $53.7M | 126.9K t |
| 2021 | $33.2M | 77.3K t |
| 2020 | $14.5M | 45.4K t |
| 2019 | $29.1M | 85.1K t |
| 2018 | $29.0M | 85.0K t |
| 2017 | $41.3M | 122.9K t |
Where Lebanon imports fibreboard from
The largest suppliers were Thailand (41%), Indonesia (22%), Turkey (12%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+578% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $15.7M | 41% |
| Indonesia | $8.4M | 22% |
| Turkey | $4.5M | 12% |
| Malaysia | $4.0M | 10% |
| China | $3.1M | 8.1% |
| Bulgaria | $921K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $726K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $695K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $136K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $110K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 4411
| 4411.14 | Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 9 mm | 53% |
| 4411.93 | Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density exceeding 0.5g/cm3 but not 0.8g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other… | 27% |
| 4411.13 | Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 5 mm but not exceeding 9 mm | 9.5% |
| 4411.12 | Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness not exceeding 5 mm | 8.4% |
| 4411.92 | Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density exceeding 0.8g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other organic… | 1.5% |
| 4411.94 | Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density not exceeding 0.5g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other organic… | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4411.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, close to the world average of $0.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fibreboard exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $1.3 million of fibreboard in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Syria (19%), Iraq (12%), Algeria (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+852% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $251K | 19% |
| Iraq | $158K | 12% |
| Algeria | $125K | 9.4% |
| Benin | $98K | 7.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $94K | 7.1% |
| Zambia | $81K | 6.1% |
| Guinea | $73K | 5.5% |
| Kenya | $63K | 4.7% |
| Republic of the Congo | $59K | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $45K | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 4411: Fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances.
Common questions
What is the value of fibreboard imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported fibreboard worth $38.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 70.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply fibreboard to Lebanon?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($15.7 million), followed by Indonesia (22%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 683% on the year.
What is the average import price of fibreboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.60 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 fibreboard to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.3 million in 2017 to $38.7 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $53.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export fibreboard?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Iraq and Algeria. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $37.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for fibreboard?
The HS code for fibreboard is heading 4411. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 4411.14 (53% of the value) and 4411.93 (27%). It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4411 page.
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