Light cotton fabric imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported light cotton fabric worth $4.0 million (478 tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $10.3 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 | $4.0M | 479 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 389 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 505 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 420 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 408 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 605 t |
| 2018 | $10.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 762 t |
Where Lebanon imports light cotton fabric from
Most of the value came from China (45%), Pakistan (14%), Turkey (9%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 45% |
| Pakistan | $584K | 15% |
| Turkey | $345K | 8.6% |
| India | $313K | 7.8% |
| Italy | $303K | 7.5% |
| Vietnam | $205K | 5.1% |
| Thailand | $165K | 4.1% |
| Switzerland | $70K | 1.8% |
| France | $61K | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $51K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 5208
| 5208.39 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.3 weighing not more than 200g/m2 | 14% |
| 5208.32 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2 | 13% |
| 5208.59 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.5, weighing not more than 200g/m2 | 12% |
| 5208.29 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.2, weighing not more than 200g/m2 | 11% |
| 5208.49 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.4, weighing not more… | 8.8% |
| 5208.19 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.1, weighing not more than 200g/m2 | 8% |
| 5208.22 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2 | 4.8% |
| 5208.51 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2 | 4.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.42 per kg, close to the world average of $9.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 5208: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light cotton fabric imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported light cotton fabric worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 478 tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply light cotton fabric to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Pakistan (14%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 526% on the year.
What is the average import price of light cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.42 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $9.39 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 light cotton fabric to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2018 at $10.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for light cotton fabric?
The HS code for light cotton fabric is heading 5208. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 5208.39 (14% of the value) and 5208.32 (13%). It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5208 page.
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