Polyester blend fabric (other) imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported polyester blend fabric (other) worth $5.2 million (892 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 181% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 66% 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 | $5.2M | 892 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 199 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 833 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 473 t |
| 2020 | $858K | 192 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 536 t |
| 2018 | $70K | 5 t |
| 2017 | $150K | 29 t |
Where Lebanon imports polyester blend fabric (other) from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+798% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 66% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 21% |
| Turkey | $290K | 5.6% |
| India | $167K | 3.2% |
| Pakistan | $128K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $45K | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $29K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $25K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $22K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.85 per kg, close to the world average of $5.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyester blend fabric (other) exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $367 thousand of polyester blend fabric (other) in 2024 (24 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (33%), Nigeria (22%), Oman (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $121K | 33% |
| Nigeria | $81K | 22% |
| Oman | $69K | 19% |
| Syria | $68K | 19% |
| Jordan | $10K | 2.8% |
| Australia | $4K | 1.2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $4K | 1.1% |
| Bahrain | $4K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.5% |
| Croatia | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon polyester blend fabric (other) imports (HS 5515.19): 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 5515.19: Fabrics, woven: of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5515.1.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester blend fabric (other) imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported polyester blend fabric (other) worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 892 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 169 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 181% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester blend fabric (other) to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (20%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 798% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester blend fabric (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.85 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.74 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester blend fabric (other) to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $150 thousand in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export polyester blend fabric (other)?
Yes. Lebanon exported $367 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Nigeria and Oman. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester blend fabric (other)?
The HS code for polyester blend fabric (other) is subheading 5515.19. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5515 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Lebanon. Tell us your product to see it live.
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