Woven carpet imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported woven carpet worth $9.5 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $17.0 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 | $9.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 601 t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $16.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $17.0M | 4.5K t |
Where Lebanon imports woven carpet from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $6.6M | 70% |
| China | $427K | 4.5% |
| Oman | $385K | 4% |
| India | $356K | 3.7% |
| Iran | $264K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $209K | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $157K | 1.7% |
| Sweden | $149K | 1.6% |
| Egypt | $123K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $121K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 5702
| 5702.42 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, of pile construction, made up, n.e.c. in… | 71% |
| 5702.32 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, of pile construction, not made up, n.e.c.… | 4.8% |
| 5702.99 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of textile materials (other than man-made or wool or fine animal hair, not… | 4.4% |
| 5702.39 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of textile materials (other than man-made, wool or fine animal hair), of… | 4% |
| 5702.31 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of wool or fine animal hair, of pile construction, not made up, n.e.c. in… | 3.8% |
| 5702.50 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), not of pile construction, not made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or… | 3% |
| 5702.49 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of textile materials (other than man-made, wool or fine animal hair), of… | 2.7% |
| 5702.92 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, (not of pile construction), made up, n.e.c.… | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5702.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.25 per kg, close to the world average of $4.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Woven carpet exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported woven carpet worth $441 thousand (144 tonnes). Most of it went to Syria (35%), Cote d'Ivoire (33%), United States (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+931% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $156K | 35% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $147K | 33% |
| United States | $74K | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20K | 4.5% |
| Qatar | $10K | 2.2% |
| Gambia | $8K | 1.9% |
| Kuwait | $7K | 1.6% |
| Djibouti | $5K | 1.1% |
| Jordan | $5K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5K | 1% |
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 5702: Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up, including kelem, schumacks, karamanie and similar hand-woven rugs.
Common questions
What is the value of woven carpet imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported woven carpet worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply woven carpet to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by China (4%) and Oman (4%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of woven carpet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.25 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $4.52 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 woven carpet to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.0 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2017 at $17.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export woven carpet?
Yes. Lebanon exported $441 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Cote d'Ivoire and the United States. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for woven carpet?
The HS code for woven carpet is heading 5702. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 5702.42 (71% of the value) and 5702.32 (5%). It sits in HS chapter 57 (carpets and other textile floor coverings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5702 page.
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