Plastic film and sheet (other) exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
Lebanon exported $7.9 million of plastic film and sheet (other) in 2024 (151 tonnes). Value rose 139% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.9M | 151 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 104 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $729K | 291 t |
| 2019 | $985K | 619 t |
| 2018 | $536K | 254 t |
| 2017 | $527K | 252 t |
Where Lebanon exports plastic film and sheet (other) to
One buyer market dominates: Syria accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest (+781% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $6.1M | 77% |
| Egypt | $416K | 5.3% |
| Algeria | $384K | 4.8% |
| Jordan | $356K | 4.5% |
| Tunisia | $139K | 1.8% |
| Cyprus | $119K | 1.5% |
| Morocco | $70K | 0.9% |
| Republic of the Congo | $64K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $60K | 0.8% |
| Yemen | $47K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $52.48 per kg, 353% above the world average of $11.58. 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 film and sheet (other) imports to Lebanon
Lebanon imported $1.2 million of plastic film and sheet (other) in 2024 (270 tonnes). China alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+175% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $652K | 55% |
| United Arab Emirates | $111K | 9.3% |
| Italy | $99K | 8.3% |
| Turkey | $58K | 4.9% |
| India | $48K | 4% |
| Thailand | $42K | 3.5% |
| Jordan | $35K | 2.9% |
| Syria | $29K | 2.5% |
| Egypt | $24K | 2% |
| United States | $21K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon plastic film and sheet (other) exports (HS 3920.99): 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 3920.99: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3920, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic film and sheet (other) exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported plastic film and sheet (other) worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 151 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 167 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 139% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic film and sheet (other) from Lebanon?
Syria was the largest buyer with 77% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Egypt (5%) and Algeria (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 34 buyer countries in total. Syria grew fastest among the top ten, up 781% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic film and sheet (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $52.48 per kg in 2024, 353% above the world average of $11.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of plastic film and sheet (other) from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $527 thousand in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Lebanon also import plastic film and sheet (other)?
Yes. Lebanon imported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United Arab Emirates and Italy. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic film and sheet (other)?
The HS code for plastic film and sheet (other) is subheading 3920.99. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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