Plastic sanitary ware imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $6.7 million of plastic sanitary ware in 2024 (829 tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.7M | 829 t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 881 t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 847 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 477 t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 1.2K t |
Where Lebanon imports plastic sanitary ware from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 56% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.8M | 56% |
| China | $1.2M | 19% |
| Italy | $580K | 8.6% |
| Egypt | $168K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $163K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $118K | 1.8% |
| Czech Republic | $118K | 1.8% |
| Portugal | $75K | 1.1% |
| Austria | $56K | 0.8% |
| Bulgaria | $53K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 3922
| 3922.90 | Plastics: bidets, lavatory pans, flushing cisterns and similar sanitary ware n.e.c. in heading no. 3922 | 72% |
| 3922.10 | Plastics: baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins | 15% |
| 3922.20 | Plastics: lavatory seats and covers | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3922.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.14 per kg, 28% above the world average of $6.34. 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 sanitary ware exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $206 thousand of plastic sanitary ware in 2024 (26 tonnes). Most of it went to Nigeria (18%), Equatorial Guinea (17%), Ghana (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $37K | 18% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $35K | 17% |
| Ghana | $27K | 13% |
| Libya | $23K | 11% |
| Iraq | $19K | 9% |
| Guinea | $15K | 7.2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $7K | 3.3% |
| Ethiopia | $6K | 3% |
| Liberia | $6K | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5K | 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 3922: Sanitary ware; baths, shower-baths, sinks, wash-basins, bidets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, flushing cisterns and sanitary ware, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sanitary ware imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported plastic sanitary ware worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 829 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic sanitary ware to Lebanon?
Germany was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by China (18%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic sanitary ware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.14 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $6.34 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 sanitary ware to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2018 at $8.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export plastic sanitary ware?
Yes. Lebanon exported $206 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea and Ghana. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sanitary ware?
The HS code for plastic sanitary ware is heading 3922. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 3922.90 (72% of the value) and 3922.10 (15%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3922 page.
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