Sanitary products imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $32.1 million of sanitary products in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $47.8 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 | $32.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $32.7M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $23.9M | 11.3K t |
| 2021 | $23.8M | 11.1K t |
| 2020 | $30.9M | 11.7K t |
| 2019 | $47.8M | 13.0K t |
| 2018 | $33.2M | 11.4K t |
| 2017 | $29.6M | 90.9K t |
Where Lebanon imports sanitary products from
The largest suppliers were Czech Republic (21%), Turkey (18%), Slovakia (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, Jordan grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $6.8M | 21% |
| Turkey | $5.8M | 18% |
| Slovakia | $3.4M | 11% |
| Egypt | $3.4M | 11% |
| Jordan | $2.6M | 8.1% |
| Belgium | $2.3M | 7.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 5.4% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 4.8% |
| China | $632K | 2% |
| Denmark | $571K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.71 per kg, close to the world average of $4.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sanitary products exports from Lebanon
Exports of sanitary products by Lebanon reached $19.5 million in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (21%), United Arab Emirates (16%), Qatar (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+205% on the year before).
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 9619: Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material.
Common questions
What is the value of sanitary products imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported sanitary products worth $32.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply sanitary products to Lebanon?
The Czech Republic was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Turkey (18%) and Slovakia (11%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average import price of sanitary products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.71 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $4.17 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 sanitary products to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.6 million in 2017 to $32.1 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2019 at $47.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export sanitary products?
Yes. Lebanon exported $19.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $12.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sanitary products?
The HS code for sanitary products is heading 9619. In Lebanon all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9619.00. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9619 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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