Party and entertainment supplies imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported party and entertainment supplies worth $6.6 million (618 tonnes). That is 56% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $10.1 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 | $6.6M | 618 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 395 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 371 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 228 t |
| 2020 | $982K | 188 t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 1.3K t |
Where Lebanon imports party and entertainment supplies from
China alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 81% |
| Thailand | $482K | 7.3% |
| Italy | $126K | 1.9% |
| Philippines | $117K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $88K | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $55K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $44K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $41K | 0.6% |
| Syria | $38K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $38K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 9505
| 9505.10 | Christmas festivity articles | 79% |
| 9505.90 | Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles including novelty jokes and conjuring tricks: other than Christmas festivity articles | 21% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9505.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.67 per kg, 23% above the world average of $8.67. 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.
Party and entertainment supplies exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported party and entertainment supplies worth $310 thousand (30 tonnes). Most of it went to Syria (48%), Egypt (22%), Sweden (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $149K | 48% |
| Egypt | $68K | 22% |
| Sweden | $27K | 8.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13K | 4.2% |
| United States | $8K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 1.8% |
| Republic of the Congo | $5K | 1.7% |
| Senegal | $5K | 1.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $4K | 1.3% |
| Qatar | $4K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 9505: Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including conjuring tricks and novelty jokes.
Common questions
What is the value of party and entertainment supplies imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported party and entertainment supplies worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 618 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply party and entertainment supplies to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Thailand (7%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 122% on the year.
What is the average import price of party and entertainment supplies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.67 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $8.67 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 party and entertainment supplies to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2018 at $10.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export party and entertainment supplies?
Yes. Lebanon exported $310 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Egypt and Sweden. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for party and entertainment supplies?
The HS code for party and entertainment supplies is heading 9505. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 9505.10 (79% of the value) and 9505.90 (21%). It sits in HS chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9505 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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