Nonwoven fabric imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $14.7 million of nonwoven fabric in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). That is 17% 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 | $14.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $12.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $16.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $16.9M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $15.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $14.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $13.1M | 3.6K t |
Where Lebanon imports nonwoven fabric from
Most of the value came from Turkey (41%), China (30%), Saudi Arabia (9%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $6.1M | 42% |
| China | $4.3M | 30% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 9.1% |
| Germany | $672K | 4.6% |
| Sweden | $441K | 3% |
| Italy | $401K | 2.7% |
| Portugal | $341K | 2.3% |
| Egypt | $262K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $121K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $106K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 5603
| 5603.12 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2) | 30% |
| 5603.11 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2) | 28% |
| 5603.91 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2) | 12% |
| 5603.94 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2) | 12% |
| 5603.13 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 70g/m2 but not more than 150g/m2) | 11% |
| 5603.14 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2) | 3.4% |
| 5603.92 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2) | 2.8% |
| 5603.93 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 70g/m2 but not more than 150g/m2) | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5603.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.86 per kg, close to the world average of $4.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nonwoven fabric exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported nonwoven fabric worth $703 thousand (100 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $405K | 58% |
| Germany | $160K | 23% |
| Kuwait | $43K | 6.2% |
| Egypt | $43K | 6.1% |
| Iraq | $14K | 2% |
| Canada | $14K | 2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $8K | 1.1% |
| Oman | $8K | 1.1% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $3K | 0.4% |
| Cyprus | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 5603: Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated.
Common questions
What is the value of nonwoven fabric imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported nonwoven fabric worth $14.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply nonwoven fabric to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by China (30%) and Saudi Arabia (9%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average import price of nonwoven fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.86 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.06 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 nonwoven fabric to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.1 million in 2017 to $14.7 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2020 at $16.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export nonwoven fabric?
Yes. Lebanon exported $703 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and Kuwait. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $13.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for nonwoven fabric?
The HS code for nonwoven fabric is heading 5603. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 5603.12 (30% of the value) and 5603.11 (28%). It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5603 page.
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