Cellulose ethers (other) imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $2.6 million of cellulose ethers (other) in 2024 (390 tonnes). That is 26% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.5 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 | $2.6M | 390 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 510 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 554 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 484 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 372 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 595 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 481 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 558 t |
Where Lebanon imports cellulose ethers (other) from
Most of the value came from China (28%), Sweden (26%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $726K | 28% |
| Sweden | $674K | 26% |
| Germany | $337K | 13% |
| South Korea | $321K | 13% |
| Belgium | $179K | 7% |
| Netherlands | $172K | 6.8% |
| United States | $91K | 3.6% |
| Japan | $31K | 1.2% |
| India | $11K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.53 per kg, close to the world average of $6.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cellulose ethers (other) exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $628 thousand of cellulose ethers (other) in 2024 (109 tonnes). Most of it went to Ghana (18%), Venezuela (10%), Tanzania (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $113K | 18% |
| Venezuela | $64K | 10% |
| Tanzania | $63K | 10% |
| Guinea | $62K | 9.9% |
| Senegal | $62K | 9.8% |
| Burkina Faso | $56K | 8.9% |
| Republic of the Congo | $46K | 7.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $28K | 4.4% |
| Angola | $23K | 3.7% |
| Gabon | $20K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon cellulose ethers (other) imports (HS 3912.39): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 3912.39: Cellulose ethers: (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of cellulose ethers (other) imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported cellulose ethers (other) worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 390 tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellulose ethers (other) to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($726 thousand), followed by Sweden (26%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of cellulose ethers (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.53 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $6.16 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cellulose ethers (other) to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export cellulose ethers (other)?
Yes. Lebanon exported $628 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, Venezuela and Tanzania. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellulose ethers (other)?
The HS code for cellulose ethers (other) is subheading 3912.39. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3912 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Lebanon. Tell us your product to see it live.
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