Particle board and OSB imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of particle board and osb by Lebanon reached $29.7 million in 2024 (54.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $38.1 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 | $29.7M | 54.7K t |
| 2023 | $32.7M | 56.0K t |
| 2022 | $38.1M | 74.6K t |
| 2021 | $23.6M | 54.8K t |
| 2020 | $12.6M | 32.9K t |
| 2019 | $26.7M | 66.3K t |
| 2018 | $29.5M | 74.9K t |
| 2017 | $28.9M | 78.2K t |
Where Lebanon imports particle board and osb from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $18.2M | 61% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 7.1% |
| Romania | $2.1M | 7% |
| Switzerland | $2.0M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 3.5% |
| Greece | $961K | 3.2% |
| Bulgaria | $636K | 2.1% |
| Austria | $511K | 1.7% |
| Thailand | $510K | 1.7% |
| Malaysia | $476K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 4410
| 4410.11 | Particle board of wood, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances | 99% |
| 4410.90 | Particle board, oriented strand board (OSB) and similar board of ligneous materials other than wood, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other… | 0.4% |
| 4410.12 | Oriented strand board (OSB) of wood, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances | 0.3% |
| 4410.19 | Wafer board and similar board of wood n.e.c. in item no. 4410.1, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4410.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.54 per kg, close to the world average of $0.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Particle board and OSB exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $1.4 million of particle board and osb in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Cote d'Ivoire (46%), Republic of the Congo (10%), Syria (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+844% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $658K | 46% |
| Republic of the Congo | $149K | 10% |
| Syria | $113K | 7.9% |
| Tanzania | $83K | 5.8% |
| Iraq | $66K | 4.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $65K | 4.5% |
| Guinea | $61K | 4.3% |
| Liberia | $41K | 2.8% |
| Zambia | $34K | 2.4% |
| Kenya | $31K | 2.1% |
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 4410: Particle board, oriented strand board (OSB) and similar board (e.g. waferboard) of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances.
Common questions
What is the value of particle board and osb imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported particle board and osb worth $29.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 54.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply particle board and osb to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($18.2 million), followed by Italy (7%) and Romania (7%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 194% on the year.
What is the average import price of particle board and osb per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.54 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $0.46 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 particle board and osb to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.9 million in 2017 to $29.7 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $38.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export particle board and osb?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, the Republic of the Congo and Syria. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $28.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for particle board and osb?
The HS code for particle board and osb is heading 4410. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 4410.11 (99% of the value) and 4410.90 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4410 page.
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