Technical garment imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported technical garment worth $5.8 million (185 tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.0 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 | $5.8M | 185 t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 247 t |
| 2022 | $11.0M | 809 t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 415 t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 577 t |
| 2019 | $10.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 458 t |
Where Lebanon imports technical garment from
Most of the value came from China (41%), France (15%), Mauritius (6%). Among the main suppliers, Mauritius grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 41% |
| France | $879K | 15% |
| Mauritius | $367K | 6.4% |
| Italy | $340K | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $290K | 5% |
| Germany | $240K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $222K | 3.9% |
| Spain | $185K | 3.2% |
| Vietnam | $144K | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $102K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 6210
| 6210.50 | Garments: women's or girls', n.e.c. in item no. 6210.3, of the fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 (not knitted or crocheted) | 47% |
| 6210.40 | Garments: men's or boys', n.e.c. in item no. 6210.2, of the fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 (not knitted or crocheted) | 18% |
| 6210.10 | Garments: of felt or non-wovens (not knitted or crocheted) | 16% |
| 6210.30 | Garments: overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks and similar articles, women's or girls', of the fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903… | 12% |
| 6210.20 | Garments: overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks and similar articles, men's or boys', of the fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906… | 7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6210.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.20 per kg, 61% above the world average of $19.37. 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.
Technical garment exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $570 thousand of technical garment in 2024 (30 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (23%), United Kingdom (11%), Italy (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $132K | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $65K | 12% |
| Italy | $55K | 9.7% |
| Qatar | $51K | 8.9% |
| Kuwait | $44K | 7.7% |
| Republic of the Congo | $40K | 7.1% |
| Oman | $35K | 6.1% |
| Iraq | $24K | 4.3% |
| France | $22K | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 2.3% |
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 6210: Garments made up of fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of technical garment imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported technical garment worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 185 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply technical garment to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by France (15%) and Mauritius (6%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 142% on the year.
What is the average import price of technical garment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.20 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $19.37 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 technical garment to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $11.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export technical garment?
Yes. Lebanon exported $570 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and Italy. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for technical garment?
The HS code for technical garment is heading 6210. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 6210.50 (47% of the value) and 6210.40 (18%). It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6210 page.
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