Hair product imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hair product by Lebanon reached $33.6 million in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $46.8 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 | $33.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $30.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $29.2M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $24.0M | 6.7K t |
| 2020 | $26.4M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $46.8M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $30.0M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $20.8M | 4.7K t |
Where Lebanon imports hair product from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (26%), Saudi Arabia (18%), United Arab Emirates (10%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $8.6M | 26% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.9M | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.5M | 10% |
| France | $2.9M | 8.8% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 8.3% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 6.9% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 6.1% |
| Syria | $1.0M | 3.1% |
| China | $631K | 1.9% |
| Hungary | $573K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 3305
| 3305.10 | Hair preparations: shampoos | 61% |
| 3305.90 | Hair preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3305 | 37% |
| 3305.30 | Hair preparations: lacquers | 1.5% |
| 3305.20 | Hair preparations: for permanent waving or straightening | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3305.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.26 per kg, 32% above the world average of $5.49. 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.
Hair product exports from Lebanon
Exports of hair product by Lebanon reached $27.7 million in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). Iraq alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
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 3305: Hair preparations; for use on the hair.
Common questions
What is the value of hair product imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported hair product worth $33.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply hair product to Lebanon?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (18%) and the United Arab Emirates (10%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 252% on the year.
What is the average import price of hair product per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.26 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $5.49 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 hair product to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.8 million in 2017 to $33.6 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. The peak was 2019 at $46.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export hair product?
Yes. Lebanon exported $27.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for hair product?
The HS code for hair product is heading 3305. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 3305.10 (61% of the value) and 3305.90 (37%). It sits in HS chapter 33 (essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3305 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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