Leather clothing and accessories imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported leather clothing and accessories worth $3.6 million (56 tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.9 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 | $3.6M | 56 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 53 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 95 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 81 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 76 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 162 t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 124 t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 166 t |
Where Lebanon imports leather clothing and accessories from
Most of the value came from France (28%), Italy (24%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $992K | 28% |
| Italy | $843K | 24% |
| China | $395K | 11% |
| Germany | $272K | 7.7% |
| India | $241K | 6.8% |
| Pakistan | $171K | 4.8% |
| Switzerland | $120K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $103K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $97K | 2.7% |
| Romania | $50K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 4203
| 4203.30 | Clothing accessories: belts and bandoliers, of leather or of composition leather | 48% |
| 4203.10 | Apparel: articles of apparel, of leather or of composition leather | 33% |
| 4203.40 | Clothing accessories: of leather or of composition leather, n.e.c. in heading no. 4203 | 8.9% |
| 4203.29 | Clothing accessories: gloves, mittens and mitts, n.e.c. in heading no. 4203, of leather or composition leather, not specially designed for use in… | 6% |
| 4203.21 | Clothing accessories: gloves, mittens and mitts, specially designed for use in sports, of leather or composition leather, padded | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4203.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $63.81 per kg, 77% above the world average of $36.10. 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 clothing and accessories exports from Lebanon
Exports of leather clothing and accessories by Lebanon reached $1.6 million in 2024 (54 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.2M | 74% |
| Austria | $113K | 6.9% |
| Czech Republic | $35K | 2.2% |
| Egypt | $34K | 2.1% |
| France | $34K | 2.1% |
| United States | $30K | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $28K | 1.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $26K | 1.6% |
| Hong Kong | $17K | 1.1% |
| Poland | $13K | 0.8% |
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 4203: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather clothing and accessories imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported leather clothing and accessories worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 56 tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather clothing and accessories to Lebanon?
France was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($992 thousand), followed by Italy (24%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather clothing and accessories per kg?
The average declared import value was about $63.81 per kg in 2024, 77% above the world average of $36.10 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 clothing and accessories to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2017 at $7.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export leather clothing and accessories?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather clothing and accessories?
The HS code for leather clothing and accessories is heading 4203. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 4203.30 (48% of the value) and 4203.10 (33%). 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 4203 page.
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