Plastic sheet imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic sheet by Lebanon reached $58.9 million in 2024 (17.6 thousand tonnes). That is 8% more than in 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 | $58.9M | 17.6K t |
| 2023 | $54.7M | 14.7K t |
| 2022 | $62.6M | 24.1K t |
| 2021 | $55.9M | 23.4K t |
| 2020 | $47.9M | 23.0K t |
| 2019 | $68.0M | 32.7K t |
| 2018 | $51.4M | 21.9K t |
| 2017 | $39.4M | 16.8K t |
Where Lebanon imports plastic sheet from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (21%), China (18%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+504% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $12.3M | 21% |
| China | $10.9M | 18% |
| India | $6.5M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.5M | 11% |
| Turkey | $3.9M | 6.6% |
| Egypt | $3.2M | 5.4% |
| Pakistan | $1.6M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 2.2% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 3920
| 3920.20 | Plastics: of polymers of propylene, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported… | 42% |
| 3920.10 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polymers of ethylene, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or… | 19% |
| 3920.49 | Plastics: polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight, less than 6% of plasticisers: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive)… | 7.3% |
| 3920.43 | Plastics: polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight not less than 6% of plasticisers: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not… | 6.1% |
| 3920.62 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(ethylene terephthalate), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated… | 5.9% |
| 3920.63 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of unsaturated polyesters, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported… | 4.7% |
| 3920.51 | Plastics: of acrylic polymers, polymethyl methacrylate, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced… | 3.2% |
| 3920.61 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polycarbonates, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or… | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3920.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.34 per kg, close to the world average of $3.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic sheet exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported plastic sheet worth $33.1 million (8.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Syria (20%), Iraq (10%), Senegal (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest (+336% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $6.7M | 20% |
| Iraq | $3.5M | 11% |
| Senegal | $3.3M | 9.9% |
| Bulgaria | $2.4M | 7.3% |
| Egypt | $2.0M | 6% |
| Tunisia | $1.8M | 5.4% |
| Ireland | $1.4M | 4.4% |
| Morocco | $1.3M | 3.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 3.9% |
| Guinea | $1.2M | 3.5% |
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 3920: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive); non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sheet imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported plastic sheet worth $58.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic sheet to Lebanon?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($12.3 million), followed by China (18%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 504% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.34 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.44 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 sheet to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.4 million in 2017 to $58.9 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2019 at $68.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export plastic sheet?
Yes. Lebanon exported $33.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Iraq and Senegal. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $25.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sheet?
The HS code for plastic sheet is heading 3920. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 3920.20 (42% of the value) and 3920.10 (19%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
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