Heavy synthetic cotton blend imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heavy synthetic cotton blend by Lebanon reached $5.6 million in 2024 (413 tonnes). Value fell 44% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.1 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 | $5.6M | 413 t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 601 t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 544 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 483 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 668 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 794 t |
Where Lebanon imports heavy synthetic cotton blend from
China alone supplied 89% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 89% |
| Turkey | $303K | 5.4% |
| India | $123K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $76K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $44K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $44K | 0.8% |
| Portugal | $19K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $8K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $6K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 5514
| 5514.29 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyesters), mixed mainly or solely with cotton… | 78% |
| 5514.22 | Fabrics, woven: 3- or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or… | 11% |
| 5514.12 | Fabrics, woven: 3- or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres… | 2.8% |
| 5514.19 | Fabrics, woven: unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres n.e.c. in item no. 55.14.1, mixed mainly or… | 2% |
| 5514.30 | Fabrics, woven: of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton… | 1.9% |
| 5514.21 | Fabrics, woven: plain weave, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding… | 1.6% |
| 5514.11 | Fabrics, woven: plain weave, unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with… | 1.5% |
| 5514.23 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2, n.e.c. in… | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5514.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.55 per kg, 174% above the world average of $4.94. 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 5514: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy synthetic cotton blend imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported heavy synthetic cotton blend worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 413 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy synthetic cotton blend to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Turkey (5%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 191% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy synthetic cotton blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.55 per kg in 2024, 174% above the world average of $4.94 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 synthetic cotton blend to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2023 at $10.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for heavy synthetic cotton blend?
The HS code for heavy synthetic cotton blend is heading 5514. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 5514.29 (78% of the value) and 5514.22 (11%). It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5514 page.
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