Plastic-coated paper imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic-coated paper by Lebanon reached $10.6 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 39% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $13.3 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 | $10.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $13.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 2.3K t |
Where Lebanon imports plastic-coated paper from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (33%), Germany (14%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+180% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $3.5M | 33% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 14% |
| India | $1.2M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $971K | 9.2% |
| China | $955K | 9% |
| Spain | $625K | 5.9% |
| Serbia | $587K | 5.6% |
| Italy | $556K | 5.3% |
| Syria | $240K | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $219K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.88 per kg, close to the world average of $2.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic-coated paper exports from Lebanon
Exports of plastic-coated paper by Lebanon reached $2.2 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to France (34%), Morocco (20%), Greece (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $745K | 34% |
| Morocco | $437K | 20% |
| Greece | $431K | 20% |
| Jordan | $311K | 14% |
| Iraq | $120K | 5.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $73K | 3.3% |
| Liberia | $45K | 2.1% |
| Syria | $19K | 0.9% |
| Gabon | $8K | 0.4% |
| Ghana | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon plastic-coated paper imports (HS 4811.59): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 4811.59: Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), other than bleached and weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated paper imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported plastic-coated paper worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated paper to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Germany (14%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 180% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.88 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic-coated paper to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024, an increase of 141%. The peak was 2019 at $13.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export plastic-coated paper?
Yes. Lebanon exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Morocco and Greece. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated paper?
The HS code for plastic-coated paper is subheading 4811.59. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4811 page.
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