Luggage (fibre or paperboard) imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported luggage (fibre or paperboard) worth $3.1 million (23 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% a year on average.
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 | $3.1M | 23 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 26 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 894 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 374 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 247 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 56 t |
| 2018 | $141K | 8 t |
| 2017 | $292K | 21 t |
Where Lebanon imports luggage (fibre or paperboard) from
China alone supplied 88% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 88% |
| Germany | $131K | 4.2% |
| Poland | $47K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $32K | 1% |
| Italy | $31K | 1% |
| Denmark | $23K | 0.7% |
| Morocco | $22K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.5% |
| India | $12K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $11K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $134.59 per kg, 612% above the world average of $18.89. 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.
Luggage (fibre or paperboard) exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported luggage (fibre or paperboard) worth $549 thousand (27 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (24%), Qatar (18%), Sweden (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest (+345% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $130K | 24% |
| Qatar | $99K | 18% |
| Sweden | $94K | 17% |
| Jordan | $77K | 14% |
| Iraq | $66K | 12% |
| Kuwait | $39K | 7% |
| Bahrain | $17K | 3% |
| Seychelles | $11K | 2.1% |
| Oman | $4K | 0.7% |
| United States | $3K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon luggage (fibre or paperboard) imports (HS 4202.19): 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 4202.19: Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper.
Common questions
What is the value of luggage (fibre or paperboard) imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported luggage (fibre or paperboard) worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23 tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply luggage (fibre or paperboard) to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Germany (4%) and Poland (1%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 939% on the year.
What is the average import price of luggage (fibre or paperboard) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $134.59 per kg in 2024, 612% above the world average of $18.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of luggage (fibre or paperboard) to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $292 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 980%. The peak was 2019 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export luggage (fibre or paperboard)?
Yes. Lebanon exported $549 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Sweden. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for luggage (fibre or paperboard)?
The HS code for luggage (fibre or paperboard) is subheading 4202.19. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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