Heavy cotton blend fabric imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported heavy cotton blend fabric worth $7.8 million (927 tonnes). That is 137% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $7.8M | 927 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 367 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 737 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 781 t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 866 t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 453 t |
Where Lebanon imports heavy cotton blend fabric from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 59% |
| Turkey | $2.4M | 31% |
| Syria | $345K | 4.4% |
| India | $151K | 2% |
| Egypt | $103K | 1.3% |
| Pakistan | $85K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $83K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $25K | 0.3% |
| France | $7K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 5211
| 5211.42 | Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, of yarns of… | 44% |
| 5211.51 | Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, printed, plain… | 40% |
| 5211.32 | Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, dyed, 3-thread… | 7.8% |
| 5211.49 | Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, of yarns of… | 3.5% |
| 5211.39 | Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, dyed, of… | 1.9% |
| 5211.20 | Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, bleached | 1% |
| 5211.31 | Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, dyed, plain… | 1% |
| 5211.43 | Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, of yarns of… | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5211.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.37 per kg, 36% above the world average of $6.17. 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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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 5211: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy cotton blend fabric imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported heavy cotton blend fabric worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 927 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 137% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy cotton blend fabric to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Turkey (31%) and Syria (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy cotton blend fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.37 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $6.17 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 heavy cotton blend fabric to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 201%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for heavy cotton blend fabric?
The HS code for heavy cotton blend fabric is heading 5211. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 5211.42 (44% of the value) and 5211.51 (40%). It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5211 page.
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