Lingerie and corsetry imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lingerie and corsetry by Lebanon reached $7.0 million in 2024 (129 tonnes). Value rose 18% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $9.5 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 | $7.0M | 129 t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 108 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 131 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 85 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 66 t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 185 t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 301 t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 302 t |
Where Lebanon imports lingerie and corsetry from
Most of the value came from China (41%), Vietnam (9%), Bangladesh (8%). Among the main suppliers, Bangladesh grew fastest (+181% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 41% |
| Vietnam | $617K | 8.8% |
| Bangladesh | $592K | 8.4% |
| Turkey | $380K | 5.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $282K | 4% |
| United States | $264K | 3.8% |
| Dominican Republic | $230K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $224K | 3.2% |
| Tunisia | $184K | 2.6% |
| Morocco | $161K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 6212
| 6212.10 | Brassieres: whether or not knitted or crocheted | 83% |
| 6212.90 | Braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles: whether or not knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in heading no. 6212 | 13% |
| 6212.20 | Girdles and panty-girdles: whether or not knitted or crocheted | 3.2% |
| 6212.30 | Corselettes: whether or not knitted or crocheted | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6212.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $54.51 per kg, 42% above the world average of $38.27. 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.
Lingerie and corsetry exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $644 thousand of lingerie and corsetry in 2024 (11 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (48%), Jordan (37%), Kuwait (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $307K | 48% |
| Jordan | $239K | 37% |
| Kuwait | $25K | 3.9% |
| Iraq | $20K | 3% |
| United States | $10K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 1.4% |
| Egypt | $7K | 1.1% |
| Qatar | $7K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $5K | 0.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $3K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 6212: Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof; whether or not knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of lingerie and corsetry imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported lingerie and corsetry worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 129 tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply lingerie and corsetry to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Vietnam (9%) and Bangladesh (8%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Bangladesh grew fastest among the top ten, up 181% on the year.
What is the average import price of lingerie and corsetry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $54.51 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $38.27 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 lingerie and corsetry to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2019 at $9.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export lingerie and corsetry?
Yes. Lebanon exported $644 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Kuwait. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for lingerie and corsetry?
The HS code for lingerie and corsetry is heading 6212. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 6212.10 (83% of the value) and 6212.90 (13%). It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6212 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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