Handbag (plastic or textile) imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $6.8 million of handbag (plastic or textile) in 2024 (371 tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $10.0 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 | $6.8M | 371 t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 423 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 241 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 231 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 172 t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 344 t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 501 t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 487 t |
Where Lebanon imports handbag (plastic or textile) from
Most of the value came from China (46%), Italy (14%), France (9%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 46% |
| Italy | $956K | 14% |
| France | $640K | 9.5% |
| Cambodia | $366K | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $281K | 4.2% |
| Myanmar | $233K | 3.5% |
| Switzerland | $231K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $167K | 2.5% |
| Indonesia | $114K | 1.7% |
| Vietnam | $111K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.24 per kg, close to the world average of $22.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Handbag (plastic or textile) exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported handbag (plastic or textile) worth $476 thousand (22 tonnes). Most of it went to Hong Kong (19%), Qatar (16%), United Arab Emirates (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $90K | 19% |
| Qatar | $76K | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $69K | 15% |
| Kuwait | $69K | 14% |
| Italy | $31K | 6.5% |
| France | $25K | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $23K | 4.8% |
| Bermuda | $14K | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $11K | 2.3% |
| United States | $10K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon handbag (plastic or textile) imports (HS 4202.22): 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 4202.22: Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of handbag (plastic or textile) imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported handbag (plastic or textile) worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 371 tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply handbag (plastic or textile) to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Italy (14%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average import price of handbag (plastic or textile) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.24 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $22.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of handbag (plastic or textile) to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2019 at $10.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export handbag (plastic or textile)?
Yes. Lebanon exported $476 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for handbag (plastic or textile)?
The HS code for handbag (plastic or textile) is subheading 4202.22. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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