Paper notebooks and albums exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon exported paper notebooks and albums worth $3.5 million (900 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $9.5 million.
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 | $3.5M | 900 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 823 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 867 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 724 t |
Where Lebanon exports paper notebooks and albums to
The largest buyer markets were Republic of the Congo (29%), Jordan (14%), United Arab Emirates (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Republic of the Congo grew fastest (+408% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of the Congo | $1.0M | 29% |
| Jordan | $509K | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $385K | 11% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $357K | 10% |
| Kuwait | $189K | 5.3% |
| Yemen | $157K | 4.4% |
| Italy | $149K | 4.2% |
| Iraq | $131K | 3.7% |
| Morocco | $96K | 2.7% |
| Qatar | $96K | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 4820
| 4820.10 | Paper and paperboard: registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles | 63% |
| 4820.20 | Paper and paperboard: exercise books | 29% |
| 4820.90 | Paper or paperboard: stationery n.e.c. in heading no. 4820 | 5.5% |
| 4820.30 | Paper and paperboard: binders, folders and file covers | 1.8% |
| 4820.50 | Paper and paperboard: albums for samples or for collections | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4820.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.94 per kg, close to the world average of $3.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paper notebooks and albums imports to Lebanon
Imports of paper notebooks and albums by Lebanon reached $1.6 million in 2024 (354 tonnes). China alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 71% |
| Italy | $105K | 6.7% |
| France | $93K | 6% |
| Syria | $59K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $43K | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $20K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $18K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $12K | 0.8% |
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 4820: Registers, account books, diaries and similar; albums for samples or collections, of paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper notebooks and albums exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported paper notebooks and albums worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 900 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy paper notebooks and albums from Lebanon?
The Republic of the Congo was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Jordan (14%) and the United Arab Emirates (11%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 59 buyer countries in total. The Republic of the Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 408% on the year.
What is the average export price of paper notebooks and albums per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.94 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $3.44 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 exports of paper notebooks and albums from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2019 at $9.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also import paper notebooks and albums?
Yes. Lebanon imported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and France. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper notebooks and albums?
The HS code for paper notebooks and albums is heading 4820. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 4820.10 (63% of the value) and 4820.20 (29%). 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 4820 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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