Specialty coated paper imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $27.7 million of specialty coated paper in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes). That is 34% more than in 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 | $27.7M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $20.6M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $27.5M | 10.8K t |
| 2021 | $21.9M | 10.5K t |
| 2020 | $20.6M | 8.6K t |
| 2019 | $29.3M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $21.8M | 9.6K t |
| 2017 | $17.9M | 8.4K t |
Where Lebanon imports specialty coated paper from
The largest suppliers were China (22%), Turkey (16%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+649% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.1M | 22% |
| Turkey | $4.3M | 16% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 7% |
| India | $1.7M | 6.1% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 5.3% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 5.3% |
| France | $1.2M | 4.4% |
| Greece | $831K | 3% |
Product types under HS 4811
| 4811.59 | Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), other than bleached and weighing more than 150g/m2, other… | 38% |
| 4811.41 | Paper and paperboard: self-adhesive, in rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810 | 26% |
| 4811.51 | Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), bleached, weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of… | 22% |
| 4811.90 | Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of soft cellulose fibres: coated, impregnated, covered, surface-decorated or surface-coloured, n.e.c.… | 8.1% |
| 4811.49 | Paper and paperboard: gummed or adhesive paper and paperboard (excluding self-adhesive), in rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803… | 3.4% |
| 4811.60 | Paper and paperboard: coated or impregnated with wax, paraffin wax, stearin, oil or glycerol, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810 | 2.1% |
| 4811.10 | Paper and paperboard: tarred, bituminised or asphalted, in rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810 | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4811.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.88 per kg, close to the world average of $2.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialty coated paper exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $7.1 million of specialty coated paper in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Morocco (28%), Yemen (16%), France (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Republic of the Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $2.0M | 28% |
| Yemen | $1.2M | 16% |
| France | $745K | 10% |
| Jordan | $664K | 9.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $529K | 7.4% |
| Iraq | $472K | 6.6% |
| Greece | $431K | 6% |
| Egypt | $319K | 4.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $158K | 2.2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $120K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 4811: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, decorated or printed, rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of specialty coated paper imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported specialty coated paper worth $27.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty coated paper to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Turkey (16%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 649% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.88 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $2.61 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 specialty coated paper to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.9 million in 2017 to $27.7 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2019 at $29.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export specialty coated paper?
Yes. Lebanon exported $7.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Yemen and France. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $20.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty coated paper?
The HS code for specialty coated paper is heading 4811. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 4811.59 (38% of the value) and 4811.41 (26%). 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 4811 page.
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