Postage stamps and securities imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported postage stamps and securities worth $6.9 million (9 tonnes). That is 87% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 64% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $53.9 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 | $6.9M | 9 t |
| 2023 | $53.9M | 933 t |
| 2022 | $31.2M | 837 t |
| 2021 | $13.7M | 366 t |
| 2020 | $13.0M | 402 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 88 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 62 t |
| 2017 | $219K | 0 t |
Where Lebanon imports postage stamps and securities from
One supplier dominates: Malta accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malta | $3.7M | 53% |
| Portugal | $1.9M | 27% |
| United Kingdom | $573K | 8.3% |
| United States | $546K | 7.9% |
| China | $122K | 1.8% |
| Ireland | $113K | 1.6% |
| Czech Republic | $10K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $7K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Syria | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $760.73 per kg, 1306% above the world average of $54.12. 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.
Postage stamps and securities exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $2.6 million of postage stamps and securities in 2024 (41 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (26%), Switzerland (21%), Jordan (20%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $659K | 26% |
| Switzerland | $555K | 22% |
| Jordan | $507K | 20% |
| Kuwait | $350K | 14% |
| Morocco | $189K | 7.3% |
| Germany | $130K | 5% |
| United States | $120K | 4.6% |
| Singapore | $43K | 1.7% |
| France | $13K | 0.5% |
| Iraq | $6K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 4907: Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title.
Common questions
What is the value of postage stamps and securities imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported postage stamps and securities worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 87% on 2023.
Which countries supply postage stamps and securities to Lebanon?
Malta was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Portugal (27%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 681% on the year.
What is the average import price of postage stamps and securities per kg?
The average declared import value was about $760.73 per kg in 2024, 1306% above the world average of $54.12 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 postage stamps and securities to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $219 thousand in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $53.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export postage stamps and securities?
Yes. Lebanon exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Switzerland and Jordan. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for postage stamps and securities?
The HS code for postage stamps and securities is heading 4907. In Lebanon all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4907.00. It sits in HS chapter 49 (printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4907 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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