Synthetic filament fabric imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported synthetic filament fabric worth $25.0 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $39.3 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 | $25.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $26.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $26.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $23.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $13.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $25.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $39.3M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $39.3M | 7.7K t |
Where Lebanon imports synthetic filament fabric from
China alone supplied 63% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.7M | 63% |
| Turkey | $3.1M | 12% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 8.4% |
| Indonesia | $1.2M | 4.6% |
| India | $606K | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $317K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $306K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $262K | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $235K | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $218K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 5407
| 5407.52 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyed | 25% |
| 5407.61 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of non-textured polyester filaments | 17% |
| 5407.69 | Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of non-textured polyester filaments | 12% |
| 5407.92 | Fabrics, woven: of synthetic filament yarn, dyed, n.e.c. in heading 5407 | 10% |
| 5407.53 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, of yarns of different colours | 6.6% |
| 5407.54 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, printed | 6.3% |
| 5407.10 | Fabrics, woven: from high tenacity yarn, of nylon, other polyamides or of polyesters | 6.3% |
| 5407.73 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic filaments (excluding nylon or other polyamides and polyesters), of yarns of different… | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.17 per kg, close to the world average of $5.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic filament fabric exports from Lebanon
Exports of synthetic filament fabric by Lebanon reached $3.0 million in 2024 (815 tonnes). Syria alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $2.1M | 69% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $550K | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $124K | 4.1% |
| Iraq | $82K | 2.7% |
| Ghana | $33K | 1.1% |
| United States | $27K | 0.9% |
| Kuwait | $25K | 0.8% |
| Zambia | $20K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0.4% |
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 5407: Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading no. 5404.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic filament fabric imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported synthetic filament fabric worth $25.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic filament fabric to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($15.7 million), followed by Turkey (12%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 18% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic filament fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.17 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $5.62 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 synthetic filament fabric to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.3 million in 2017 to $25.0 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2017 at $39.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export synthetic filament fabric?
Yes. Lebanon exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Cote d'Ivoire and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $22.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic filament fabric?
The HS code for synthetic filament fabric is heading 5407. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 5407.52 (25% of the value) and 5407.61 (16%). 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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