Smooth polyester fabric imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of smooth polyester fabric by Lebanon reached $4.1 million in 2024 (371 tonnes). Value rose 53% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.1M | 371 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 235 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 188 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 169 t |
| 2020 | $935K | 67 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 272 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 663 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 578 t |
Where Lebanon imports smooth polyester fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 63% |
| Turkey | $585K | 14% |
| Indonesia | $438K | 11% |
| Pakistan | $115K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $105K | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $76K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $75K | 1.8% |
| United States | $33K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $22K | 0.5% |
| Greece | $21K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.11 per kg, 68% above the world average of $6.63. 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 smooth polyester fabric imports (HS 5407.61): 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 5407.61: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of non-textured polyester filaments.
Common questions
What is the value of smooth polyester fabric imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported smooth polyester fabric worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 371 tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply smooth polyester fabric to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and Indonesia (11%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 203% on the year.
What is the average import price of smooth polyester fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.11 per kg in 2024, 68% above the world average of $6.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of smooth polyester fabric to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2018 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for smooth polyester fabric?
The HS code for smooth polyester fabric is subheading 5407.61. 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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