Plasticized PVC film and sheet imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plasticized pvc film and sheet by Lebanon reached $3.6 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.4 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 | $3.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 2.0K t |
Where Lebanon imports plasticized pvc film and sheet from
Most of the value came from China (43%), Poland (10%), Egypt (9%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+489% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 43% |
| Poland | $362K | 10% |
| Egypt | $334K | 9.3% |
| Turkey | $281K | 7.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $209K | 5.8% |
| France | $131K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $129K | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $125K | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $105K | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $93K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.44 per kg, close to the world average of $2.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plasticized PVC film and sheet exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $496 thousand of plasticized pvc film and sheet in 2024 (227 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Turkey (21%), Qatar (15%), Cote d'Ivoire (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $102K | 21% |
| Qatar | $75K | 15% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $60K | 12% |
| Syria | $55K | 11% |
| Angola | $43K | 8.6% |
| Cyprus | $33K | 6.7% |
| Jordan | $28K | 5.6% |
| Egypt | $25K | 5% |
| Gabon | $22K | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon plasticized pvc film and sheet imports (HS 3920.43): 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 3920.43: Plastics: polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight not less than 6% of plasticisers: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of plasticized pvc film and sheet imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported plasticized pvc film and sheet worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply plasticized pvc film and sheet to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Poland (10%) and Egypt (9%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 489% on the year.
What is the average import price of plasticized pvc film and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.44 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $2.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plasticized pvc film and sheet to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2019 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export plasticized pvc film and sheet?
Yes. Lebanon exported $496 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Qatar and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plasticized pvc film and sheet?
The HS code for plasticized pvc film and sheet is subheading 3920.43. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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