Other weave polyester cotton imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported other weave polyester cotton worth $2.5 million (56 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4378% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $2.5M | 56 t |
| 2023 | $56K | 8 t |
| 2022 | $16K | 3 t |
| 2021 | $30K | 7 t |
| 2020 | $510K | 62 t |
| 2019 | $182K | 22 t |
| 2018 | $344K | 54 t |
| 2017 | $526K | 89 t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $44.30 per kg, 513% above the world average of $7.23. 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.
Other weave polyester cotton exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $512 thousand of other weave polyester cotton in 2024 (65 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Algeria accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $320K | 62% |
| Syria | $189K | 37% |
| Ghana | $4K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon other weave polyester cotton imports (HS 5513.23): 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 5513.23: Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of other weave polyester cotton imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported other weave polyester cotton worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 56 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 143 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports.
Which countries supply other weave polyester cotton to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Indonesia (2%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of other weave polyester cotton per kg?
The average declared import value was about $44.30 per kg in 2024, 513% above the world average of $7.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of other weave polyester cotton to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $526 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 375%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $520 thousand a year.
Does Lebanon also export other weave polyester cotton?
Yes. Lebanon exported $512 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Syria and Ghana. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for other weave polyester cotton?
The HS code for other weave polyester cotton is subheading 5513.23. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5513 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Lebanon, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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