Light synthetic cotton blend imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported light synthetic cotton blend worth $6.1 million (540 tonnes). Value rose 28% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.1M | 540 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 313 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 500 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 498 t |
Where Lebanon imports light synthetic cotton blend from
China alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 62% |
| Pakistan | $981K | 16% |
| Syria | $641K | 11% |
| Iran | $127K | 2.1% |
| India | $124K | 2% |
| Indonesia | $111K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $106K | 1.7% |
| Thailand | $105K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $49K | 0.8% |
| Vietnam | $22K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 5513
| 5513.23 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2 | 41% |
| 5513.41 | Fabrics, woven: plain weave, printed, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with… | 11% |
| 5513.13 | Fabrics, woven: of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding… | 10% |
| 5513.11 | Fabrics, woven: plain weave, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a… | 8.8% |
| 5513.49 | Fabrics, woven: printed, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyester, plain weave), mixed mainly or solely… | 8.7% |
| 5513.21 | Fabrics, woven: plain weave, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding… | 7.8% |
| 5513.29 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyesters), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not… | 6.8% |
| 5513.19 | Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyesters), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not… | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5513.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.26 per kg, 81% above the world average of $6.22. 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.
Light synthetic cotton blend exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported light synthetic cotton blend worth $663 thousand (96 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Algeria accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $399K | 60% |
| Syria | $190K | 29% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $51K | 7.7% |
| Zambia | $12K | 1.9% |
| Sierra Leone | $5K | 0.8% |
| Ghana | $4K | 0.6% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0% |
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 5513: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light synthetic cotton blend imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported light synthetic cotton blend worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 540 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply light synthetic cotton blend to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Pakistan (16%) and Syria (11%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 824% on the year.
What is the average import price of light synthetic cotton blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.26 per kg in 2024, 81% above the world average of $6.22 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 synthetic cotton blend to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2019 at $6.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export light synthetic cotton blend?
Yes. Lebanon exported $663 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Syria and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for light synthetic cotton blend?
The HS code for light synthetic cotton blend is heading 5513. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 5513.23 (41% of the value) and 5513.41 (11%). It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5513 page.
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