Leather bags and cases imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of leather bags and cases by Lebanon reached $39.1 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $64.1 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 | $39.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $44.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $38.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $27.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $24.6M | 868 t |
| 2019 | $52.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $64.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $55.0M | 4.0K t |
Where Lebanon imports leather bags and cases from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), France (21%), Italy (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.7M | 43% |
| France | $8.2M | 21% |
| Italy | $5.1M | 13% |
| Switzerland | $909K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $870K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $714K | 1.8% |
| Cambodia | $705K | 1.8% |
| Vietnam | $703K | 1.8% |
| Syria | $492K | 1.3% |
| India | $479K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 4202
| 4202.21 | Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of… | 30% |
| 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… | 17% |
| 4202.92 | Cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials | 14% |
| 4202.12 | Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of… | 12% |
| 4202.19 | Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, of vulcanised fibre or… | 8.1% |
| 4202.99 | Cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper | 4.6% |
| 4202.32 | Cases and containers: of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials | 4.4% |
| 4202.31 | Cases and containers: of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather | 2.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.97 per kg, 55% above the world average of $20.00. 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.
Leather bags and cases exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $3.4 million of leather bags and cases in 2024 (113 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (15%), Qatar (10%), Hong Kong (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+274% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $502K | 15% |
| Qatar | $329K | 9.6% |
| Hong Kong | $304K | 8.9% |
| United Kingdom | $299K | 8.7% |
| Kuwait | $226K | 6.6% |
| Bahrain | $219K | 6.4% |
| Sweden | $196K | 5.7% |
| Italy | $150K | 4.4% |
| France | $120K | 3.5% |
| Iraq | $107K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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: Trunks; suit, camera, jewellery, cutlery cases; travel, tool, similar bags; wholly or mainly covered by leather, composition leather, plastic sheeting, textile materials, vulcanised fibre, paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of leather bags and cases imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported leather bags and cases worth $39.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather bags and cases to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($16.7 million), followed by France (21%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 77 supplier countries in total. Cambodia grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather bags and cases per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.97 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $20.00 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 leather bags and cases to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $55.0 million in 2017 to $39.1 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2018 at $64.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export leather bags and cases?
Yes. Lebanon exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Hong Kong. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $35.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather bags and cases?
The HS code for leather bags and cases is heading 4202. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 4202.21 (30% of the value) and 4202.22 (17%). 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.
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