Worn clothing imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $19.3 million of worn clothing in 2024 (16.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $45.4 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 | $19.3M | 16.6K t |
| 2023 | $20.3M | 15.7K t |
| 2022 | $24.9M | 22.1K t |
| 2021 | $21.6M | 20.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 10.7K t |
| 2019 | $14.0M | 14.3K t |
| 2018 | $45.4M | 20.3K t |
| 2017 | $33.6M | 14.9K t |
Where Lebanon imports worn clothing from
The largest suppliers were Germany (20%), China (14%), United States (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.9M | 20% |
| China | $2.8M | 14% |
| United States | $2.5M | 13% |
| Turkey | $2.4M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 11% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 7.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $927K | 4.8% |
| Pakistan | $620K | 3.2% |
| Cyprus | $518K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $413K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.17 per kg, 29% above the world average of $0.91. 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.
Worn clothing exports from Lebanon
Exports of worn clothing by Lebanon reached $1.4 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Sierra Leone accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Leone | $959K | 71% |
| Kenya | $70K | 5.2% |
| Guatemala | $47K | 3.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $35K | 2.6% |
| Georgia | $34K | 2.5% |
| Mozambique | $25K | 1.8% |
| Benin | $22K | 1.6% |
| Jordan | $21K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $17K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 6309: Textiles; worn clothing and other worn articles.
Common questions
What is the value of worn clothing imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported worn clothing worth $19.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply worn clothing to Lebanon?
Germany was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by China (14%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average import price of worn clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.17 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $0.91 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 worn clothing to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.6 million in 2017 to $19.3 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2018 at $45.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export worn clothing?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sierra Leone, Kenya and Guatemala. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $18.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for worn clothing?
The HS code for worn clothing is heading 6309. In Lebanon all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 6309.00. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6309 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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