Polyester filament dyed imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyester filament dyed by Lebanon reached $2.5 million in 2024 (189 tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.8 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 | $2.5M | 189 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 273 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 232 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 216 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 239 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 289 t |
| 2018 | $975K | 109 t |
| 2017 | $847K | 70 t |
Where Lebanon imports polyester filament dyed from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), Turkey (21%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 45% |
| Turkey | $526K | 21% |
| India | $355K | 14% |
| Italy | $181K | 7.3% |
| Belgium | $122K | 4.9% |
| United States | $71K | 2.8% |
| France | $43K | 1.7% |
| Portugal | $39K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $10K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.19 per kg, 36% above the world average of $9.71. 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 polyester filament dyed imports (HS 5407.92): 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 5407.92: Fabrics, woven: of synthetic filament yarn, dyed, n.e.c. in heading 5407.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester filament dyed imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported polyester filament dyed worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 189 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester filament dyed to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Turkey (21%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 233% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester filament dyed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.19 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $9.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester filament dyed to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $847 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 195%. The peak was 2019 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester filament dyed?
The HS code for polyester filament dyed is subheading 5407.92. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5407 page.
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