Mixed paper and cardboard waste exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of mixed paper and cardboard waste by Lebanon reached $3.3 million in 2024 (21.1 thousand tonnes). That is 108% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.3M | 21.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 11.3K t |
| 2022 | $843K | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $31K | 431 t |
| 2020 | $160K | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $3K | 20 t |
| 2018 | $112K | 279 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 7.0K t |
Where Lebanon exports mixed paper and cardboard waste to
One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.16 per kg, close to the world average of $0.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon mixed paper and cardboard waste exports (HS 4707.90): 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 4707.90: Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.c. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of mixed paper and cardboard waste exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported mixed paper and cardboard waste worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 147 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 108% on 2023.
Which countries buy mixed paper and cardboard waste from Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 89% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Syria (7%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 196% on the year.
What is the average export price of mixed paper and cardboard waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.16 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of mixed paper and cardboard waste from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 116%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $945 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for mixed paper and cardboard waste?
The HS code for mixed paper and cardboard waste is subheading 4707.90. It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4707 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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