Trade catalogues and advertising materials imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $2.8 million of trade catalogues and advertising materials in 2024 (298 tonnes). Value rose 357% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.4 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 | $2.8M | 298 t |
| 2023 | $605K | 60 t |
| 2022 | $658K | 61 t |
| 2021 | $725K | 76 t |
| 2020 | $720K | 71 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 188 t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 288 t |
Where Lebanon imports trade catalogues and advertising materials from
One supplier dominates: Czech Republic accounted for 83% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $2.3M | 83% |
| Italy | $102K | 3.7% |
| China | $59K | 2.1% |
| France | $43K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $26K | 1% |
| Germany | $26K | 0.9% |
| Ireland | $26K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25K | 0.9% |
| United States | $25K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $21K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.28 per kg, 141% above the world average of $3.85. 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.
Trade catalogues and advertising materials exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $1.2 million of trade catalogues and advertising materials in 2024 (136 tonnes). Most of it went to Angola (38%), United Arab Emirates (12%), United States (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+396% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $446K | 38% |
| United Arab Emirates | $140K | 12% |
| United States | $124K | 11% |
| France | $86K | 7.4% |
| United Kingdom | $39K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $37K | 3.1% |
| Tunisia | $33K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $27K | 2.3% |
| Romania | $27K | 2.3% |
| Slovenia | $24K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon trade catalogues and advertising materials imports (HS 4911.10): 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 4911.10: Printed matter: trade advertising material, commercial catalogues and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of trade catalogues and advertising materials imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported trade catalogues and advertising materials worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 298 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 357% on 2023.
Which countries supply trade catalogues and advertising materials to Lebanon?
The Czech Republic was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Italy (4%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 50% on the year.
What is the average import price of trade catalogues and advertising materials per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.28 per kg in 2024, 141% above the world average of $3.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of trade catalogues and advertising materials to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2018 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export trade catalogues and advertising materials?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, the United Arab Emirates and the United States. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for trade catalogues and advertising materials?
The HS code for trade catalogues and advertising materials is subheading 4911.10. It sits in HS chapter 49 (printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4911 page.
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