Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) by Lebanon reached $8.2 million in 2024 (8.4 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $18.5 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 | $8.2M | 8.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 9.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 11.7K t |
| 2019 | $15.6M | 18.1K t |
| 2018 | $18.5M | 20.7K t |
| 2017 | $13.5M | 17.5K t |
Where Lebanon imports printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) from
The largest suppliers were Brazil (23%), Russia (21%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+990% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $1.9M | 23% |
| Russia | $1.7M | 21% |
| China | $1.5M | 19% |
| Indonesia | $1.2M | 15% |
| Portugal | $759K | 9.3% |
| Slovakia | $350K | 4.3% |
| Thailand | $286K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $169K | 2.1% |
| Slovenia | $63K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $47K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, close to the world average of $1.01.
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 printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) imports (HS 4802.56): 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 4802.56: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weight 40-150g/m2, in sheets 435mm or less by 297mm or less (unfolded).
Common questions
What is the value of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) to Lebanon?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Russia (21%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 990% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.5 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2018 at $18.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets)?
The HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) is subheading 4802.56. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4802 page.
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