Printed matter imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported printed matter worth $3.7 million (330 tonnes). That is 120% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $14.7 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 | $3.7M | 330 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 135 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 280 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 180 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 151 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 317 t |
| 2018 | $14.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 454 t |
Where Lebanon imports printed matter from
Czech Republic alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $2.3M | 62% |
| United Kingdom | $220K | 6% |
| Italy | $161K | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $139K | 3.8% |
| France | $135K | 3.7% |
| China | $120K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $114K | 3.1% |
| United States | $83K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $81K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $44K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 4911
| 4911.10 | Printed matter: trade advertising material, commercial catalogues and the like | 75% |
| 4911.91 | Printed matter: pictures, designs and photographs, n.e.c. in item no. 4911.10 | 13% |
| 4911.99 | Printed matter: n.e.c. in heading no. 4911 | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4911.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.10 per kg, 50% above the world average of $7.38. 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.
Printed matter exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $1.9 million of printed matter in 2024 (143 tonnes). Most of it went to Angola (44%), United Arab Emirates (8%), France (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $816K | 44% |
| United Arab Emirates | $140K | 7.6% |
| France | $132K | 7.1% |
| United States | $132K | 7.1% |
| Kuwait | $76K | 4.1% |
| Italy | $65K | 3.5% |
| Morocco | $61K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $47K | 2.5% |
| Tunisia | $33K | 1.8% |
| Liberia | $30K | 1.6% |
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 4911: Printed matter, n.e.c., including printed pictures and photographs.
Common questions
What is the value of printed matter imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported printed matter worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 330 tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 120% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed matter to Lebanon?
The Czech Republic was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (6%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed matter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.10 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $7.38 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 printed matter to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2018 at $14.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export printed matter?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, the United Arab Emirates and France. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed matter?
The HS code for printed matter is heading 4911. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 4911.10 (75% of the value) and 4911.91 (13%). 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 4911 page.
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