Amide imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $2.9 million of amide in 2024 (518 tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.8 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 | $2.9M | 518 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 226 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 203 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 148 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 131 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 549 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 670 t |
Where Lebanon imports amide from
The largest suppliers were China (24%), India (21%), France (21%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $681K | 24% |
| India | $596K | 21% |
| France | $596K | 21% |
| Ireland | $337K | 12% |
| United States | $309K | 11% |
| Italy | $103K | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $61K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $42K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $35K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $29K | 1% |
Product types under HS 2924
| 2924.29 | Cyclic amides (including cyclic carbamates) and their derivatives: other than the derivatives and salts of ureines, 2-acetamidobenzoic acid… | 89% |
| 2924.19 | Acyclic amides (including acyclic carbamates) and their derivatives: salts thereof, other than meprobamate (INN), fluoroacetamide (ISO)… | 9.9% |
| 2924.11 | Acyclic amides (including acyclic carbamates) and their derivatives: salts thereof: meprobamate (INN) | 0.8% |
| 2924.21 | Cyclic amides (including cyclic carbamates) and their derivatives, ureines and their derivatives: salts thereof | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2924.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.55 per kg, 29% below the world average of $7.85, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 2924: Carboxyamide-function compounds; amide-function compounds of carbonic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of amide imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported amide worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 518 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply amide to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($681 thousand), followed by India (21%) and France (21%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average import price of amide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.55 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $7.85 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 amide to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2020 at $4.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for amide?
The HS code for amide is heading 2924. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 2924.29 (89% of the value) and 2924.19 (10%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2924 page.
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