Men's clothing imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported men's clothing worth $27.8 million (714 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $53.8 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 | $27.8M | 714 t |
| 2023 | $28.4M | 782 t |
| 2022 | $23.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 576 t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 371 t |
| 2019 | $33.1M | 874 t |
| 2018 | $53.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $51.2M | 1.9K t |
Where Lebanon imports men's clothing from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (29%), China (20%), Bangladesh (14%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $7.9M | 29% |
| China | $5.7M | 20% |
| Bangladesh | $3.8M | 14% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 7.2% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 5% |
| Portugal | $639K | 2.3% |
| Tunisia | $593K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $570K | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $461K | 1.7% |
| Romania | $409K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 6203
| 6203.42 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | 48% |
| 6203.19 | Suits: men's or boys', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6203.1 (not knitted or crocheted) | 20% |
| 6203.43 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 7.9% |
| 6203.49 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than wool, fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic… | 5.3% |
| 6203.31 | Jackets and blazers: men's or boys', of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted) | 5.1% |
| 6203.33 | Jackets and blazers: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 3.5% |
| 6203.11 | Suits: men's or boys', of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted) | 2.4% |
| 6203.41 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted) | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6203.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.90 per kg, 46% above the world average of $26.60. 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.
Men's clothing exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported men's clothing worth $3.0 million (85 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Jordan (24%), Qatar (22%), Cyprus (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+246% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $699K | 24% |
| Qatar | $665K | 22% |
| Cyprus | $503K | 17% |
| Kuwait | $270K | 9.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $164K | 5.5% |
| Egypt | $131K | 4.4% |
| Iraq | $96K | 3.2% |
| Greece | $91K | 3.1% |
| France | $51K | 1.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $33K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 6203: Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of men's clothing imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported men's clothing worth $27.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 714 tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's clothing to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by China (20%) and Bangladesh (14%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 77 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.90 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $26.60 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 men's clothing to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $51.2 million in 2017 to $27.8 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2018 at $53.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export men's clothing?
Yes. Lebanon exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Qatar and Cyprus. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $24.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's clothing?
The HS code for men's clothing is heading 6203. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 6203.42 (48% of the value) and 6203.19 (20%). 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 6203 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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