Glass fiber imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported glass fiber worth $2.6 million (950 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $3.7 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 | $2.6M | 950 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 710 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 896 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 814 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 628 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 1.3K t |
Where Lebanon imports glass fiber from
The largest suppliers were China (36%), Turkey (16%), Kuwait (16%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $933K | 37% |
| Turkey | $413K | 16% |
| Kuwait | $401K | 16% |
| Egypt | $156K | 6.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $154K | 6% |
| Italy | $104K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $88K | 3.4% |
| Slovenia | $72K | 2.8% |
| India | $36K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 7019
| 7019.90 | Glass fibres: n.e.c. in heading no. 7019 | 49% |
| 7019.39 | Glass fibres: webs, mattresses, boards and similar non-woven products excluding mats and thin sheets | 20% |
| 7019.59 | Glass fibres: woven fabrics (other than of rovings), n.e.c. in item no. 7019.5 | 10% |
| 7019.19 | Glass fibres: (including glass wool), slivers, yarns and threads | 6.9% |
| 7019.40 | Glass fibres: woven fabrics of rovings | 5.7% |
| 7019.32 | Glass fibres: non-woven products, thin sheets (voiles) | 2.3% |
| 7019.52 | Glass fibres: woven fabrics (other than of rovings), of a width exceeding 30cm, plain weave, weighing less than 250g/m2, of filaments measuring per… | 1.8% |
| 7019.11 | Glass fibres: (including glass wool), chopped strands, of a length of not more than 50mm | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7019.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.69 per kg, close to the world average of $2.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glass fiber exports from Lebanon
Exports of glass fiber by Lebanon reached $216 thousand in 2024 (28 tonnes). Most of it went to France (24%), Republic of the Congo (22%), Nigeria (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $51K | 24% |
| Republic of the Congo | $48K | 23% |
| Nigeria | $36K | 17% |
| Guinea | $24K | 11% |
| Chile | $16K | 7.4% |
| Syria | $9K | 4.1% |
| Cameroon | $7K | 3.1% |
| Gabon | $5K | 2.5% |
| Senegal | $4K | 2% |
| Central African Republic | $3K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 7019: Glass fibres (including glass wool) and articles thereof (e.g. yarn, rovings, woven fabrics).
Common questions
What is the value of glass fiber imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported glass fiber worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 950 tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass fiber to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($933 thousand), followed by Turkey (16%) and Kuwait (16%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 348% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.69 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $2.48 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 glass fiber to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2017 at $3.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export glass fiber?
Yes. Lebanon exported $216 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the Republic of the Congo and Nigeria. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass fiber?
The HS code for glass fiber is heading 7019. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 7019.90 (49% of the value) and 7019.39 (20%). It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7019 page.
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