Anionic surfactant imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of anionic surfactant by Lebanon reached $7.9 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $7.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 2.7K t |
Where Lebanon imports anionic surfactant from
Most of the value came from China (38%), Egypt (18%), Saudi Arabia (13%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+184% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 38% |
| Egypt | $1.5M | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 13% |
| Germany | $791K | 10% |
| Turkey | $643K | 8.1% |
| India | $228K | 2.9% |
| Malaysia | $158K | 2% |
| Qatar | $120K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $116K | 1.5% |
| France | $66K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.56 per kg, close to the world average of $1.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Anionic surfactant exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $1.1 million of anionic surfactant in 2024 (841 tonnes). Most of it went to Syria (43%), Qatar (24%), Tunisia (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+512% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon anionic surfactant imports (HS 3402.11): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 3402.11: Organic surface-active agents: anionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of anionic surfactant imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported anionic surfactant worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply anionic surfactant to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Egypt (18%) and Saudi Arabia (13%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average import price of anionic surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.56 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $1.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of anionic surfactant to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. The peak was 2021 at $9.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export anionic surfactant?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Qatar and Tunisia. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for anionic surfactant?
The HS code for anionic surfactant is subheading 3402.11. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3402 page.
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