Non-cellular plastic film imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported non-cellular plastic film worth $12.0 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 8% more than in 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 | $12.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $13.9M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $12.5M | 4.6K t |
Where Lebanon imports non-cellular plastic film from
Most of the value came from China (27%), Italy (17%), United Arab Emirates (15%). Among the main suppliers, Syria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 27% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.8M | 15% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 13% |
| India | $848K | 7% |
| Syria | $549K | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $408K | 3.4% |
| France | $251K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $221K | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $209K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.92 per kg, close to the world average of $4.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Non-cellular plastic film exports from Lebanon
Exports of non-cellular plastic film by Lebanon reached $3.6 million in 2024 (692 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Syria (18%), Egypt (18%), United Arab Emirates (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest (+245% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $648K | 18% |
| Egypt | $636K | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $565K | 16% |
| Guinea | $316K | 8.8% |
| Moldova | $201K | 5.6% |
| Denmark | $180K | 5% |
| Algeria | $139K | 3.9% |
| Republic of the Congo | $139K | 3.9% |
| Gabon | $118K | 3.3% |
| Bulgaria | $94K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon non-cellular plastic film imports (HS 3921.90): 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 3921.90: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, other than cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of non-cellular plastic film imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported non-cellular plastic film worth $12.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-cellular plastic film to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Italy (17%) and the United Arab Emirates (15%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 144% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-cellular plastic film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.92 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $4.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of non-cellular plastic film to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.5 million in 2017 to $12.0 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2019 at $13.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export non-cellular plastic film?
Yes. Lebanon exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-cellular plastic film?
The HS code for non-cellular plastic film is subheading 3921.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
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