Plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $2.1 million of plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) in 2024 (140 tonnes). That is 31% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $3.7 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 | $2.1M | 140 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 216 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 910 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $640K | 274 t |
| 2017 | $799K | 245 t |
Where Lebanon imports plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) from
The largest suppliers were China (25%), Turkey (19%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $518K | 25% |
| Turkey | $388K | 19% |
| Italy | $285K | 14% |
| Jordan | $238K | 11% |
| Syria | $140K | 6.7% |
| Oman | $116K | 5.5% |
| Egypt | $107K | 5.1% |
| France | $99K | 4.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $61K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $39K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.93 per kg, 120% above the world average of $6.79. 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 pipes and tubes (rigid, other) exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $868 thousand of plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) in 2024 (19 tonnes). Most of it went to Tanzania (20%), Republic of the Congo (19%), Guinea (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Equatorial Guinea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $176K | 20% |
| Republic of the Congo | $161K | 19% |
| Guinea | $140K | 16% |
| Liberia | $123K | 14% |
| Ghana | $73K | 8.4% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $72K | 8.3% |
| Gabon | $43K | 4.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $18K | 2.1% |
| Australia | $14K | 1.7% |
| Sierra Leone | $13K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) imports (HS 3917.29): 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 3917.29: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3917.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 140 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($518 thousand), followed by Turkey (19%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.93 per kg in 2024, 120% above the world average of $6.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $799 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 162%. The peak was 2019 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other)?
Yes. Lebanon exported $868 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, the Republic of the Congo and Guinea. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other)?
The HS code for plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) is subheading 3917.29. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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