Synthetic wadding imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $5.7 million of synthetic wadding in 2024 (522 tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 53% a year on average.
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 | $5.7M | 522 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 548 t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 752 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 416 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 454 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 235 t |
| 2017 | $284K | 34 t |
Where Lebanon imports synthetic wadding from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (44%), Serbia (36%), Poland (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+519% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.5M | 44% |
| Serbia | $2.0M | 36% |
| Poland | $771K | 14% |
| Hungary | $162K | 2.8% |
| China | $159K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $27K | 0.5% |
| Syria | $9K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.88 per kg, close to the world average of $10.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic wadding exports from Lebanon
Exports of synthetic wadding by Lebanon reached $3.8 million in 2024 (323 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (45%), Iraq (11%), Germany (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Bulgaria grew fastest (+212% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 45% |
| Iraq | $414K | 11% |
| Germany | $247K | 6.6% |
| Brazil | $247K | 6.6% |
| Central African Republic | $210K | 5.6% |
| Jordan | $202K | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $182K | 4.9% |
| Australia | $143K | 3.8% |
| Bulgaria | $118K | 3.1% |
| New Zealand | $74K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon synthetic wadding imports (HS 5601.22): 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 5601.22: Wadding: other articles thereof, of man-made fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic wadding imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported synthetic wadding worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 522 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic wadding to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Serbia (36%) and Poland (14%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 519% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic wadding per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.88 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $10.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic wadding to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $284 thousand in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export synthetic wadding?
Yes. Lebanon exported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Iraq and Germany. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic wadding?
The HS code for synthetic wadding is subheading 5601.22. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5601 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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