Textile finishing agent imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of textile finishing agent by Lebanon reached $5.4 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% 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 | $5.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $394K | 705 t |
| 2017 | $364K | 235 t |
Where Lebanon imports textile finishing agent from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $3.1M | 57% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.5M | 27% |
| Greece | $371K | 6.9% |
| France | $236K | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $42K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $34K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $26K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $23K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $22K | 0.4% |
| India | $20K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.54 per kg, 46% above the world average of $1.74. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon textile finishing agent imports (HS 3809.91): 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 3809.91: Finishing agents and dye carriers: to accelerate dyeing or fixing of dye-stuffs, other products and preparations, used in the textile industry (excluding those with a basis of amylaceous substances).
Common questions
What is the value of textile finishing agent imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported textile finishing agent worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile finishing agent to Lebanon?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (27%) and Greece (7%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 376% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile finishing agent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.54 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $1.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of textile finishing agent to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $364 thousand in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2019 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile finishing agent?
The HS code for textile finishing agent is subheading 3809.91. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3809 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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