Caustic soda imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of caustic soda by Lebanon reached $2.4 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.2 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 | $2.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 3.5K t |
Where Lebanon imports caustic soda from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (39%), Qatar (33%), Poland (6%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+186% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $926K | 39% |
| Qatar | $785K | 33% |
| Poland | $132K | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $105K | 4.4% |
| Kuwait | $87K | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $64K | 2.7% |
| Oman | $57K | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $50K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $31K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $23K | 1% |
Product types under HS 2815
| 2815.11 | Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda): solid | 81% |
| 2815.12 | Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda): in aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda) | 16% |
| 2815.20 | Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) | 3.8% |
| 2815.30 | Peroxides of sodium or potassium | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2815.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.61 per kg, 79% above the world average of $0.34. 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.
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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 2815: Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) peroxides of sodium or potassium.
Common questions
What is the value of caustic soda imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported caustic soda worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply caustic soda to Lebanon?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($926 thousand), followed by Qatar (33%) and Poland (6%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 657% on the year.
What is the average import price of caustic soda per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024, 79% above the world average of $0.34 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 caustic soda to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2018 at $3.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for caustic soda?
The HS code for caustic soda is heading 2815. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 2815.11 (81% of the value) and 2815.12 (16%). 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 2815 page.
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