Plastic sandals and flip-flops imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic sandals and flip-flops by Lebanon reached $7.0 million in 2024 (472 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 53% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $7.0M | 472 t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 301 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 675 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 278 t |
| 2020 | $770K | 195 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 424 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 371 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 414 t |
Where Lebanon imports plastic sandals and flip-flops from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Syria grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.83 per kg, 142% above the world average of $6.12. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon plastic sandals and flip-flops imports (HS 6402.20): 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 6402.20: Footwear: with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, upper straps or thongs assembled to the sole by plugs.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sandals and flip-flops imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported plastic sandals and flip-flops worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 472 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic sandals and flip-flops to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Syria (39%) and Brazil (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 335% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic sandals and flip-flops per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.83 per kg in 2024, 142% above the world average of $6.12 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 sandals and flip-flops to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 145%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sandals and flip-flops?
The HS code for plastic sandals and flip-flops is subheading 6402.20. It sits in HS chapter 64 (footwear; gaiters and the like; parts of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Lebanon, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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