Writing and drawing ink imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of writing and drawing ink by Lebanon reached $2.5 million in 2024 (53 tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.5 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 | $2.5M | 53 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 70 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 128 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 94 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 80 t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 276 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 109 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 229 t |
Where Lebanon imports writing and drawing ink from
Most of the value came from Japan (33%), China (24%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+282% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $825K | 34% |
| China | $584K | 24% |
| Germany | $204K | 8.3% |
| South Africa | $151K | 6.1% |
| Italy | $149K | 6% |
| Malaysia | $112K | 4.5% |
| Singapore | $97K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $42K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $34K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $32K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $46.32 per kg, 33% above the world average of $34.72. 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.
Writing and drawing ink exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported writing and drawing ink worth $209 thousand (62 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Angola (21%), Iraq (15%), Syria (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Lebanon writing and drawing ink imports (HS 3215.90): 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 3215.90: Ink: writing, drawing and other inks, n.e.c. in heading no. 3215, whether or not concentrated or solid.
Common questions
What is the value of writing and drawing ink imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported writing and drawing ink worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 53 tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply writing and drawing ink to Lebanon?
Japan was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($824 thousand), followed by China (24%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 362% on the year.
What is the average import price of writing and drawing ink per kg?
The average declared import value was about $46.32 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $34.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of writing and drawing ink to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. The peak was 2019 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export writing and drawing ink?
Yes. Lebanon exported $209 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Iraq and Syria. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for writing and drawing ink?
The HS code for writing and drawing ink is subheading 3215.90. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3215 page.
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