Technical textile imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $5.3 million of technical textile in 2024 (96 tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.1 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 | $5.3M | 96 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 51 t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 73 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 57 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 50 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 89 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 123 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 69 t |
Where Lebanon imports technical textile from
One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $4.3M | 81% |
| Italy | $348K | 6.5% |
| Germany | $130K | 2.4% |
| China | $124K | 2.3% |
| Canada | $90K | 1.7% |
| Romania | $67K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $50K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $27K | 0.5% |
| India | $25K | 0.5% |
| Sweden | $24K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 5911
| 5911.20 | Textile products and articles for technical uses: bolting cloth, whether or not made up | 83% |
| 5911.90 | Textile products and articles for technical uses: n.e.c. in heading no. 5911 | 9.4% |
| 5911.32 | Textiles: fabrics and felts, endless or fitted with linking devices, of a kind used in paper-making or similar machines, weighing 650g/m2 or more | 3.4% |
| 5911.31 | Textiles: fabrics and felts, endless or fitted with linking devices, of a kind used in paper-making or similar machines, weighing less than 650g/m2 | 1.8% |
| 5911.10 | Textile fabric, felt & felt-lined woven fabrics, coated/covered/laminated with rubber, leather or other material, for card clothing, similar fabrics… | 1.4% |
| 5911.40 | Textile products and articles for technical uses: straining cloth of a kind used in oil presses and the like, including that of human hair | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5911.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $55.38 per kg, 266% above the world average of $15.14. 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 textile exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported technical textile worth $262 thousand (10 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (36%), Nigeria (26%), Germany (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $94K | 36% |
| Nigeria | $69K | 26% |
| Germany | $15K | 5.9% |
| Poland | $15K | 5.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $13K | 4.9% |
| South Africa | $12K | 4.5% |
| Iraq | $11K | 4.3% |
| Iran | $7K | 2.8% |
| Hong Kong | $6K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 1.5% |
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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 5911: Textile products and articles for technical uses; specified in note 7 to this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of technical textile imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported technical textile worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 96 tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply technical textile to Lebanon?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Italy (7%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average import price of technical textile per kg?
The average declared import value was about $55.38 per kg in 2024, 266% above the world average of $15.14 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 textile to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 235%. The peak was 2022 at $7.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export technical textile?
Yes. Lebanon exported $262 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Nigeria and Germany. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for technical textile?
The HS code for technical textile is heading 5911. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 5911.20 (83% of the value) and 5911.90 (9%). It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5911 page.
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