Catalyst imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of catalyst by Lebanon reached $10.5 million in 2024 (211 tonnes). That is 445% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% 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 | $10.5M | 211 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 166 t |
| 2022 | $393K | 72 t |
| 2021 | $866K | 99 t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 113 t |
| 2019 | $743K | 111 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 157 t |
| 2017 | $602K | 124 t |
Where Lebanon imports catalyst from
China alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.5M | 90% |
| Germany | $338K | 3.2% |
| Malaysia | $290K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $121K | 1.2% |
| Indonesia | $96K | 0.9% |
| India | $53K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $39K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $23K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $20K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $18K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 3815
| 3815.12 | Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with precious metal or precious metal compounds as the… | 93% |
| 3815.90 | Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, unsupported, n.e.c. or included | 4.4% |
| 3815.19 | Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with an active substance other than nickel or precious… | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3815.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $49.70 per kg, 218% above the world average of $15.63. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 3815: Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of catalyst imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported catalyst worth $10.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 211 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 445% on 2023.
Which countries supply catalyst to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by Germany (3%) and Malaysia (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 335% on the year.
What is the average import price of catalyst per kg?
The average declared import value was about $49.70 per kg in 2024, 218% above the world average of $15.63 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 catalyst to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $602 thousand in 2017 to $10.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for catalyst?
The HS code for catalyst is heading 3815. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 3815.12 (93% of the value) and 3815.90 (4%). It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3815 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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