Cellulose imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cellulose by Lebanon reached $7.2 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.0 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 | $7.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 2.0K t |
Where Lebanon imports cellulose from
The largest suppliers were United States (17%), Thailand (14%), China (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.2M | 17% |
| Thailand | $1.0M | 14% |
| China | $800K | 11% |
| Sweden | $674K | 9.4% |
| Germany | $592K | 8.2% |
| India | $452K | 6.3% |
| Brazil | $421K | 5.9% |
| France | $402K | 5.6% |
| South Korea | $326K | 4.5% |
| Ireland | $264K | 3.7% |
Product types under HS 3912
| 3912.39 | Cellulose ethers: (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary forms | 35% |
| 3912.20 | Cellulose nitrates (including collodions): in primary forms | 27% |
| 3912.90 | Cellulose and its chemical derivatives: n.e.c. in item no. 3912, in primary forms | 25% |
| 3912.31 | Cellulose ethers: carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary forms | 13% |
| 3912.11 | Cellulose acetates: non-plasticised, in primary forms | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3912.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.48 per kg, close to the world average of $4.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cellulose exports from Lebanon
Exports of cellulose by Lebanon reached $5.4 million in 2024 (538 tonnes). Nigeria alone took 86% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $4.7M | 86% |
| Ghana | $113K | 2.1% |
| Venezuela | $64K | 1.2% |
| Tanzania | $63K | 1.2% |
| Guinea | $62K | 1.1% |
| Senegal | $62K | 1.1% |
| Liberia | $58K | 1.1% |
| Burkina Faso | $56K | 1% |
| France | $49K | 0.9% |
| Republic of the Congo | $46K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 3912: Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or included, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of cellulose imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported cellulose worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellulose to Lebanon?
The United States was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Thailand (14%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 145% on the year.
What is the average import price of cellulose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.48 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $4.87 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 cellulose to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2023 at $9.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export cellulose?
Yes. Lebanon exported $5.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Ghana and Venezuela. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellulose?
The HS code for cellulose is heading 3912. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 3912.39 (35% of the value) and 3912.20 (27%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3912 page.
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