Heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) by Lebanon reached $2.1 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 27% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 958 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 933 t |
| 2021 | $493K | 466 t |
| 2020 | $703K | 527 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 1.9K t |
Where Lebanon imports heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (37%), Italy (32%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $801K | 37% |
| Italy | $689K | 32% |
| France | $226K | 11% |
| Brazil | $61K | 2.8% |
| China | $52K | 2.5% |
| Canada | $50K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $48K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $42K | 1.9% |
| Portugal | $33K | 1.5% |
| India | $31K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.55 per kg, close to the world average of $1.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) imports (HS 4802.58): 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 4802.58: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing more than 150g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) to Lebanon?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($801 thousand), followed by Italy (32%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 637% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.55 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $1.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2018 at $2.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2)?
The HS code for heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) is subheading 4802.58. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4802 page.
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