Textile wadding imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of textile wadding by Lebanon reached $7.6 million in 2024 (827 tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $7.6M | 827 t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 845 t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 721 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 855 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 620 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 314 t |
Where Lebanon imports textile wadding from
Most of the value came from Turkey (42%), Serbia (27%), Poland (10%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+238% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $3.2M | 42% |
| Serbia | $2.0M | 27% |
| Poland | $793K | 11% |
| China | $594K | 7.8% |
| India | $258K | 3.4% |
| Egypt | $173K | 2.3% |
| Hungary | $162K | 2.1% |
| France | $117K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $92K | 1.2% |
| Greece | $57K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 5601
| 5601.22 | Wadding: other articles thereof, of man-made fibres | 75% |
| 5601.21 | Wadding: other articles thereof, of cotton | 24% |
| 5601.29 | Wadding: other articles thereof, other than of cotton or man-made fibres | 0.9% |
| 5601.30 | Wadding: textile flock and dust and mill neps | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5601.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.19 per kg, 35% above the world average of $6.80. 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.
Textile wadding exports from Lebanon
Exports of textile wadding by Lebanon reached $4.0 million in 2024 (362 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (42%), Iraq (11%), Germany (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Bulgaria grew fastest (+212% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 42% |
| Iraq | $433K | 11% |
| Germany | $334K | 8.3% |
| Brazil | $247K | 6.1% |
| Central African Republic | $220K | 5.4% |
| Jordan | $202K | 5% |
| Turkey | $182K | 4.5% |
| Australia | $144K | 3.6% |
| Bulgaria | $118K | 2.9% |
| Egypt | $93K | 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 5601: Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps.
Common questions
What is the value of textile wadding imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported textile wadding worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 827 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile wadding to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Serbia (27%) and Poland (10%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 238% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile wadding per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.19 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $6.80 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 textile wadding to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 320%. The peak was 2022 at $8.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export textile wadding?
Yes. Lebanon exported $4.0 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 $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile wadding?
The HS code for textile wadding is heading 5601. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 5601.22 (75% of the value) and 5601.21 (24%). 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.
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