Paper articles imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper articles by Lebanon reached $4.4 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $9.1 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 | $4.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 3.3K t |
Where Lebanon imports paper articles from
Most of the value came from China (36%), United Arab Emirates (11%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 36% |
| United Arab Emirates | $502K | 11% |
| Italy | $335K | 7.5% |
| India | $224K | 5.1% |
| Switzerland | $217K | 4.9% |
| Jordan | $217K | 4.9% |
| Egypt | $212K | 4.8% |
| Spain | $195K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $175K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $113K | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 4823
| 4823.69 | Paper and paperboard: trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of paper or paperboard other than of bamboo | 48% |
| 4823.90 | Paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4823 | 42% |
| 4823.20 | Paper and paperboard: filter paper and paperboard | 3.7% |
| 4823.40 | Paper and paperboard: rolls, sheets and dials, printed for self-recording apparatus | 3.6% |
| 4823.70 | Paper pulp: moulded or pressed articles or paper pulp | 3.1% |
| 4823.61 | Paper and paperboard: trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of bamboo paper or paperboard | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4823.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.92 per kg, 39% above the world average of $2.82. 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.
Paper articles exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported paper articles worth $1.4 million (396 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (15%), Egypt (8%), United Kingdom (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+249% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $207K | 15% |
| Egypt | $118K | 8.4% |
| United Kingdom | $105K | 7.4% |
| Iraq | $104K | 7.3% |
| Ghana | $92K | 6.5% |
| Jordan | $88K | 6.3% |
| Republic of the Congo | $84K | 6% |
| New Zealand | $80K | 5.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $51K | 3.6% |
| Senegal | $46K | 3.2% |
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 4823: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres; cut to size or shape, articles of paper pulp, paper and paper-board, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 48.
Common questions
What is the value of paper articles imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported paper articles worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper articles to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (11%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.92 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $2.82 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 paper articles to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2017 at $9.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export paper articles?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and the United Kingdom. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper articles?
The HS code for paper articles is heading 4823. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 4823.69 (48% of the value) and 4823.90 (42%). It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4823 page.
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