Plastic dinnerware imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic dinnerware by Lebanon reached $24.1 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $40.2 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 | $24.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $26.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $27.1M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $13.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $27.7M | 7.0K t |
| 2018 | $40.2M | 8.9K t |
| 2017 | $38.1M | 8.2K t |
Where Lebanon imports plastic dinnerware from
The largest suppliers were China (38%), Turkey (22%), Italy (5%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.1M | 38% |
| Turkey | $5.4M | 23% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 4.8% |
| Egypt | $947K | 3.9% |
| France | $943K | 3.9% |
| Syria | $806K | 3.4% |
| Jordan | $775K | 3.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $603K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $496K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $372K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 3924
| 3924.10 | Plastics: tableware and kitchenware | 51% |
| 3924.90 | Plastics: household articles and hygienic or toilet articles | 49% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3924.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.80 per kg, 27% above the world average of $4.56. 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 dinnerware exports from Lebanon
Exports of plastic dinnerware by Lebanon reached $8.2 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (29%), Iraq (18%), Cyprus (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Republic of the Congo grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 29% |
| Iraq | $1.4M | 18% |
| Cyprus | $541K | 6.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $509K | 6.2% |
| Jordan | $414K | 5% |
| Sierra Leone | $340K | 4.1% |
| Ghana | $314K | 3.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $267K | 3.3% |
| Republic of the Congo | $265K | 3.2% |
| Gabon | $195K | 2.4% |
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 3924: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic dinnerware imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported plastic dinnerware worth $24.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic dinnerware to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by Turkey (22%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic dinnerware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.80 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $4.56 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 dinnerware to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.1 million in 2017 to $24.1 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2018 at $40.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export plastic dinnerware?
Yes. Lebanon exported $8.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Iraq and Cyprus. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $15.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic dinnerware?
The HS code for plastic dinnerware is heading 3924. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 3924.10 (51% of the value) and 3924.90 (49%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3924 page.
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