Uncoated paperboard imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $27.4 million of uncoated paperboard in 2024 (50.2 thousand tonnes). That is 38% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $27.4M | 50.2K t |
| 2023 | $19.9M | 33.9K t |
| 2022 | $25.7M | 35.9K t |
| 2021 | $27.0M | 44.5K t |
| 2020 | $13.2M | 29.6K t |
| 2019 | $18.4M | 37.6K t |
| 2018 | $18.9M | 30.8K t |
| 2017 | $15.3M | 27.6K t |
Where Lebanon imports uncoated paperboard from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (30%), Germany (13%), Syria (11%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+911% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $8.2M | 30% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 13% |
| Syria | $3.1M | 11% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 7.5% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 6.3% |
| Sweden | $1.6M | 6% |
| Finland | $1.6M | 5.8% |
| Greece | $1.5M | 5.3% |
| France | $1.1M | 4% |
| Hungary | $762K | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 4805
| 4805.11 | Paper and paperboard: uncoated, semi-chemical fluting paper, rolls or sheets | 33% |
| 4805.24 | Paper & paperboard: uncoated, testliner (recycled linerboard), weight 150g/m2, or less, in rolls or sheets | 31% |
| 4805.19 | Paper and paperboard: uncoated, fluting paper other than semi-chemical or straw, rolls or sheets | 28% |
| 4805.30 | Paper and paperboard: sulphite wrapping paper, uncoated, in rolls or sheets | 3% |
| 4805.25 | Paper & paperboard: uncoated, testliner (recycled linerboard), weight over 150g/m2, in rolls or sheets | 2.4% |
| 4805.93 | Paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight 225/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no. 4805 | 1.5% |
| 4805.91 | Paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no.4805 | 0.5% |
| 4805.92 | Paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight more than 150g/m2 but less than 225 g/m2, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no. 4805 | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4805.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, close to the world average of $0.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Uncoated paperboard exports from Lebanon
Exports of uncoated paperboard by Lebanon reached $337 thousand in 2024 (624 tonnes). Syria alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+277% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $237K | 70% |
| China | $42K | 12% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $20K | 5.9% |
| Jordan | $14K | 4% |
| Iraq | $12K | 3.6% |
| Mali | $6K | 1.8% |
| Guinea | $2K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.5% |
| Republic of the Congo | $1K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.2% |
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 4805: Uncoated paper and paperboard n.e.c., in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of uncoated paperboard imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported uncoated paperboard worth $27.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply uncoated paperboard to Lebanon?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by Germany (13%) and Syria (11%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 911% on the year.
What is the average import price of uncoated paperboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.56 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 uncoated paperboard to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.3 million in 2017 to $27.4 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export uncoated paperboard?
Yes. Lebanon exported $337 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, China and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $27.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated paperboard?
The HS code for uncoated paperboard is heading 4805. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 4805.11 (32% of the value) and 4805.24 (31%). It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4805 page.
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