Large format film imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of large format film by Lebanon reached $3.5 million in 2024 (351 tonnes). Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.3 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 | $3.5M | 351 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 282 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 664 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 555 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 449 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 650 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 806 t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 965 t |
Where Lebanon imports large format film from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), Germany (31%), Taiwan (10%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+280% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 47% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 31% |
| Taiwan | $347K | 10% |
| Belgium | $111K | 3.2% |
| United States | $85K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $77K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $76K | 2.2% |
| Japan | $60K | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $11K | 0.3% |
| North Macedonia | $8K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.85 per kg, close to the world average of $8.23.
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 large format film imports (HS 3701.30): 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 3701.30: Photographic plates and film: in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, with any side exceeding 225mm, of any materials other than paper, paperboard or textiles.
Common questions
What is the value of large format film imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported large format film worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 351 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply large format film to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Germany (31%) and Taiwan (10%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 280% on the year.
What is the average import price of large format film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.85 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $8.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of large format film to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2017 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for large format film?
The HS code for large format film is subheading 3701.30. It sits in HS chapter 37 (photographic or cinematographic goods). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3701 page.
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