Women's clothing imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of women's clothing by Lebanon reached $78.3 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $129.9 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 | $78.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $93.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $61.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $34.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $34.7M | 893 t |
| 2019 | $102.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $115.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $129.9M | 2.9K t |
Where Lebanon imports women's clothing from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (19%), China (18%), Bangladesh (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Cambodia grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $15.2M | 20% |
| China | $14.2M | 18% |
| Bangladesh | $8.8M | 11% |
| Cambodia | $6.4M | 8.2% |
| Morocco | $6.1M | 7.8% |
| Italy | $5.3M | 6.8% |
| India | $3.4M | 4.3% |
| Pakistan | $3.0M | 3.8% |
| Vietnam | $1.8M | 2.3% |
| France | $1.2M | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 6204
| 6204.62 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | 34% |
| 6204.42 | Dresses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | 15% |
| 6204.32 | Jackets and blazers: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | 8.7% |
| 6204.43 | Dresses: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 8.1% |
| 6204.33 | Jackets and blazers: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 7.6% |
| 6204.63 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 6.1% |
| 6204.49 | Dresses: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.4 (not knitted or crocheted) | 4.9% |
| 6204.52 | Skirts and divided skirts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.58 per kg, 22% above the world average of $29.26. 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.
Women's clothing exports from Lebanon
Exports of women's clothing by Lebanon reached $32.2 million in 2024 (240 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (20%), France (14%), Qatar (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+190% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.6M | 20% |
| France | $4.6M | 14% |
| Qatar | $3.3M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 6.9% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 6.8% |
| Kuwait | $2.1M | 6.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.8M | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 4.1% |
| Switzerland | $831K | 2.6% |
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 6204: Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of women's clothing imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported women's clothing worth $78.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's clothing to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($15.2 million), followed by China (18%) and Bangladesh (11%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 94 supplier countries in total. Cambodia grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.58 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $29.26 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 women's clothing to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $129.9 million in 2017 to $78.3 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2017 at $129.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export women's clothing?
Yes. Lebanon exported $32.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, France and Qatar. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $46.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's clothing?
The HS code for women's clothing is heading 6204. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 6204.62 (34% of the value) and 6204.42 (15%). It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6204 page.
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