Leather handbag imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of leather handbag by Lebanon reached $11.9 million in 2024 (73 tonnes). Value fell 30% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $19.7 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 | $11.9M | 73 t |
| 2023 | $17.0M | 60 t |
| 2022 | $11.7M | 42 t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 19 t |
| 2020 | $10.0M | 25 t |
| 2019 | $16.2M | 73 t |
| 2018 | $19.7M | 138 t |
| 2017 | $16.6M | 94 t |
Where Lebanon imports leather handbag from
France alone supplied 54% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $6.5M | 54% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 27% |
| China | $486K | 4.1% |
| Switzerland | $457K | 3.8% |
| Spain | $192K | 1.6% |
| India | $160K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $145K | 1.2% |
| Vietnam | $96K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $95K | 0.8% |
| Bulgaria | $82K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $162.80 per kg, close to the world average of $140.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Leather handbag exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $698 thousand of leather handbag in 2024 (4 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (35%), Hong Kong (18%), Egypt (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+389% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $241K | 35% |
| Hong Kong | $125K | 18% |
| Egypt | $60K | 8.6% |
| Kuwait | $48K | 6.9% |
| United States | $45K | 6.5% |
| Italy | $44K | 6.3% |
| Qatar | $26K | 3.7% |
| France | $20K | 2.8% |
| Switzerland | $11K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon leather handbag imports (HS 4202.21): 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 4202.21: Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather handbag imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported leather handbag worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 73 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather handbag to Lebanon?
France was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Italy (27%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather handbag per kg?
The average declared import value was about $162.80 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $140.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather handbag to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.6 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2018 at $19.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.2 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export leather handbag?
Yes. Lebanon exported $698 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and Egypt. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather handbag?
The HS code for leather handbag is subheading 4202.21. 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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