Plastic bottle imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic bottle by Lebanon reached $43.2 million in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $43.2M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $45.2M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $43.6M | 12.4K t |
| 2021 | $38.8M | 13.5K t |
| 2020 | $35.5M | 12.8K t |
| 2019 | $46.7M | 15.6K t |
| 2018 | $36.8M | 11.9K t |
| 2017 | $33.0M | 9.8K t |
Where Lebanon imports plastic bottle from
Most of the value came from China (19%), Turkey (17%), Syria (15%). Among the main suppliers, Iraq grew fastest (+139% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.1M | 19% |
| Turkey | $7.5M | 18% |
| Syria | $6.7M | 16% |
| Jordan | $3.5M | 8.2% |
| Egypt | $3.5M | 8.1% |
| Iraq | $1.7M | 4% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 3.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 3.3% |
| France | $1.3M | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $981K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 3923
| 3923.29 | Plastics: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers | 25% |
| 3923.30 | Plastics: carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goods | 24% |
| 3923.50 | Plastics: stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, for the conveyance or packing of goods | 22% |
| 3923.21 | Ethylene polymers: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods | 11% |
| 3923.10 | Plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods | 11% |
| 3923.90 | Plastics: articles for the conveyance or packing of goods n.e.c. in heading no. 3923 | 6.4% |
| 3923.40 | Plastics: spools, cops, bobbins and similar supports, for the conveyance or packing of goods | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3923.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.67 per kg, 45% above the world average of $3.90. 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.
Plastic bottle exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported plastic bottle worth $18.1 million (4.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Jordan (13%), Iraq (11%), Liberia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+186% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $2.3M | 13% |
| Iraq | $2.0M | 11% |
| Liberia | $1.4M | 8% |
| Cyprus | $1.2M | 6.4% |
| Gabon | $1.0M | 5.5% |
| France | $937K | 5.2% |
| Senegal | $816K | 4.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $636K | 3.5% |
| Algeria | $595K | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $559K | 3.1% |
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 3923: Plastic articles for the conveyance or packing of goods; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic bottle imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported plastic bottle worth $43.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic bottle to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Turkey (17%) and Syria (15%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. Iraq grew fastest among the top ten, up 139% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic bottle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.67 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $3.90 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 plastic bottle to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.0 million in 2017 to $43.2 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2019 at $46.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export plastic bottle?
Yes. Lebanon exported $18.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Iraq and Liberia. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $25.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic bottle?
The HS code for plastic bottle is heading 3923. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 3923.29 (25% of the value) and 3923.30 (24%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
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