Plastic hose imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic hose by Lebanon reached $22.9 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $34.5 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 | $22.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $22.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $25.0M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $20.2M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $12.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $27.2M | 9.0K t |
| 2018 | $34.5M | 10.5K t |
| 2017 | $34.3M | 9.9K t |
Where Lebanon imports plastic hose from
Most of the value came from Turkey (23%), Italy (20%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Cyprus grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $5.2M | 23% |
| Italy | $4.5M | 20% |
| China | $2.8M | 12% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 11% |
| Cyprus | $1.1M | 5% |
| Jordan | $985K | 4.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $627K | 2.7% |
| Greece | $623K | 2.7% |
| Egypt | $498K | 2.2% |
| Syria | $442K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 3917
| 3917.40 | Plastics: tube, pipe and hose fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges) | 28% |
| 3917.39 | Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 3917.30 | 17% |
| 3917.22 | Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of propylene | 16% |
| 3917.29 | Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3917 | 9.2% |
| 3917.32 | Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, other than those of item no. 3917.31, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without… | 7.8% |
| 3917.33 | Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, other than those of item no. 3917.31, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, with… | 6.3% |
| 3917.31 | Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, flexible, having a minimum burst pressure of 27.6MPa | 5.2% |
| 3917.21 | Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of ethylene | 4.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3917.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.07 per kg, close to the world average of $6.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic hose exports from Lebanon
Exports of plastic hose by Lebanon reached $2.8 million in 2024 (306 tonnes). Most of it went to Guinea (13%), Republic of the Congo (12%), Ghana (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Equatorial Guinea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guinea | $365K | 13% |
| Republic of the Congo | $345K | 12% |
| Ghana | $325K | 12% |
| Liberia | $308K | 11% |
| Tanzania | $178K | 6.3% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $164K | 5.9% |
| Nigeria | $153K | 5.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $121K | 4.3% |
| Sierra Leone | $90K | 3.2% |
| Benin | $86K | 3.1% |
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 3917: Tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings thereof (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic hose imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported plastic hose worth $22.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic hose to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Italy (20%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. Cyprus grew fastest among the top ten, up 144% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.07 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $6.11 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 hose to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.3 million in 2017 to $22.9 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2018 at $34.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export plastic hose?
Yes. Lebanon exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Guinea, the Republic of the Congo and Ghana. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $20.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic hose?
The HS code for plastic hose is heading 3917. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 3917.40 (28% of the value) and 3917.39 (17%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
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