Synthetic staple fibre imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $3.0 million of synthetic staple fibre in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.5 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 | $3.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 3.0K t |
Where Lebanon imports synthetic staple fibre from
Most of the value came from China (39%), South Korea (16%), Taiwan (10%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 39% |
| South Korea | $472K | 16% |
| Taiwan | $288K | 9.5% |
| Egypt | $234K | 7.8% |
| Indonesia | $224K | 7.4% |
| Algeria | $209K | 6.9% |
| Vietnam | $168K | 5.6% |
| Thailand | $119K | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $41K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $37K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 5503
| 5503.20 | Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of polyesters, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 95% |
| 5503.40 | Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of polypropylene, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 5% |
| 5503.90 | Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of synthetic materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5503, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 0.1% |
| 5503.30 | Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, acrylic or modacrylic, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5503.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, 21% below the world average of $1.51, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 5503: Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic staple fibre imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported synthetic staple fibre worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic staple fibre to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by South Korea (16%) and Taiwan (10%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic staple fibre per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $1.51 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 staple fibre to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2018 at $5.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple fibre?
The HS code for synthetic staple fibre is heading 5503. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 5503.20 (95% of the value) and 5503.40 (5%). It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5503 page.
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