Plastic-coated fabric imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic-coated fabric by Lebanon reached $4.9 million in 2024 (674 tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $13.8 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 | $4.9M | 674 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 734 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 856 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 398 t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $13.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $13.6M | 5.3K t |
Where Lebanon imports plastic-coated fabric from
China alone supplied 71% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 71% |
| Turkey | $380K | 7.7% |
| India | $174K | 3.5% |
| Japan | $138K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $99K | 2% |
| Iran | $86K | 1.7% |
| United States | $81K | 1.6% |
| Pakistan | $67K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $64K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $53K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 5903
| 5903.10 | Textile fabrics: impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with poly(vinyl chloride) | 46% |
| 5903.90 | Textile fabrics: impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, (excluding polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane and those of heading no. 5902) | 32% |
| 5903.20 | Textile fabrics: impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with polyurethane | 22% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.35 per kg, close to the world average of $7.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 5903: Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading no. 5902.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated fabric imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported plastic-coated fabric worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 674 tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated fabric to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Turkey (8%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 37% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.35 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.42 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-coated fabric to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.6 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, a fall of 64%. The peak was 2018 at $13.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated fabric?
The HS code for plastic-coated fabric is heading 5903. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 5903.10 (46% of the value) and 5903.90 (32%). It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5903 page.
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