Carbonate imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported carbonate worth $5.1 million (14.4 thousand tonnes). That is 70% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.1M | 14.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 10.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 8.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 9.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 17.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 29.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 46.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 44.5K t |
Where Lebanon imports carbonate from
The largest suppliers were Germany (42%), Turkey (40%), China (5%). Among the main suppliers, Syria grew fastest (+706% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.1M | 42% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 40% |
| China | $246K | 4.8% |
| Syria | $130K | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $124K | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $118K | 2.3% |
| India | $49K | 1% |
| Spain | $49K | 1% |
| Greece | $44K | 0.9% |
| Bulgaria | $33K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 2836
| 2836.99 | Carbonates: n.e.c. in heading no. 2836 and other than lithium or strontium | 49% |
| 2836.50 | Carbonates: calcium carbonate | 22% |
| 2836.30 | Carbonates: sodium hydrogen carbonate (sodium bicarbonate) | 17% |
| 2836.20 | Carbonates: disodium carbonate | 12% |
| 2836.60 | Carbonates: barium carbonate | 0.4% |
| 2836.40 | Carbonates: potassium carbonate | 0% |
| 2836.92 | Carbonates: strontium carbonate | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2836.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.35 per kg, 22% below the world average of $0.45, 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 2836: Carbonates; peroxocarbonates (percarbonates); commercial ammonium carbonate containing ammonium carbamate.
Common questions
What is the value of carbonate imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported carbonate worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbonate to Lebanon?
Germany was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Turkey (40%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Syria grew fastest among the top ten, up 706% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbonate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $0.45 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 carbonate to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2018 at $5.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for carbonate?
The HS code for carbonate is heading 2836. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 2836.99 (49% of the value) and 2836.50 (22%). It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2836 page.
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