Plastic building material imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported plastic building material worth $15.1 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 35% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $23.6 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 | $15.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $12.1M | 10.0K t |
| 2018 | $20.0M | 16.5K t |
| 2017 | $23.6M | 35.3K t |
Where Lebanon imports plastic building material from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.5M | 82% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 6.7% |
| Italy | $527K | 3.5% |
| France | $341K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $93K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $86K | 0.6% |
| Jordan | $84K | 0.6% |
| Syria | $66K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $60K | 0.4% |
| Greece | $53K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3925
| 3925.90 | Plastics: builders' ware, n.e.c. or included in heading no. 3925 | 95% |
| 3925.20 | Plastics: builders' ware, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors | 2.8% |
| 3925.30 | Plastics: builders' ware, shutters, blinds (including venetian blinds) and similar articles and parts thereof | 1.1% |
| 3925.10 | Plastics: builders' ware, reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers of a capacity exceeding 300 litres | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3925.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.40 per kg, 33% above the world average of $4.05. 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 building material exports from Lebanon
Exports of plastic building material by Lebanon reached $950 thousand in 2024 (172 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Spain (15%), United States (13%), United Arab Emirates (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Venezuela grew fastest (+929% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $143K | 15% |
| United States | $120K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $85K | 8.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $83K | 8.8% |
| Republic of the Congo | $65K | 6.8% |
| Cameroon | $60K | 6.3% |
| Venezuela | $45K | 4.8% |
| Cyprus | $42K | 4.5% |
| Guinea | $37K | 3.9% |
| Sierra Leone | $35K | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 3925: Plastics; builders' wares n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic building material imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported plastic building material worth $15.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic building material to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($12.5 million), followed by Turkey (7%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Syria grew fastest among the top ten, up 138% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic building material per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.40 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $4.05 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 building material to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.6 million in 2017 to $15.1 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2017 at $23.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export plastic building material?
Yes. Lebanon exported $950 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, the United States and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $14.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic building material?
The HS code for plastic building material is heading 3925. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 3925.90 (95% of the value) and 3925.20 (3%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3925 page.
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