Chemical product imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $20.9 million of chemical product in 2024 (14.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $32.2 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 | $20.9M | 14.8K t |
| 2023 | $24.2M | 14.8K t |
| 2022 | $31.5M | 16.7K t |
| 2021 | $18.3M | 15.9K t |
| 2020 | $13.0M | 15.0K t |
| 2019 | $24.6M | 27.9K t |
| 2018 | $32.2M | 51.4K t |
| 2017 | $28.5M | 53.9K t |
Where Lebanon imports chemical product from
Most of the value came from China (16%), Greece (10%), Germany (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 36%. Among the main suppliers, Georgia grew fastest (+259% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 16% |
| Greece | $2.2M | 10% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 10% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 10% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 9.3% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 8.8% |
| Egypt | $839K | 4% |
| India | $674K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $646K | 3.1% |
| Georgia | $637K | 3% |
Product types under HS 3824
| 3824.99 | Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824 | 70% |
| 3824.50 | Mortars and concretes: non-refractory | 17% |
| 3824.40 | Cements, mortars or concretes: their prepared additives | 8.6% |
| 3824.60 | Sorbitol: other than that of subheading no. 2905.44 | 2.1% |
| 3824.78 | Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane: containing perfluorocarbons (PFCs) or hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), but not… | 2.1% |
| 3824.10 | Binders, prepared: for foundry moulds or cores | 0.3% |
| 3824.79 | Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane: n.e.c. in item no. 3827.7 | 0.1% |
| 3824.91 | Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: consisting mainly of (5-ethyl-2-methyl-2-oxido-1,3,2-dioxaphosphinan-5-yl)methyl methylphosphonate and… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3824.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, 36% below the world average of $2.21, 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.
Chemical product exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $9.5 million of chemical product in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Egypt (28%), United Arab Emirates (14%), Algeria (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+339% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.7M | 28% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 14% |
| Algeria | $1.1M | 11% |
| Syria | $903K | 9.5% |
| Iraq | $727K | 7.6% |
| Spain | $357K | 3.8% |
| Republic of the Congo | $183K | 1.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $176K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $164K | 1.7% |
| United States | $158K | 1.7% |
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 3824: Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of chemical product imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported chemical product worth $20.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply chemical product to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Greece (10%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Georgia grew fastest among the top ten, up 259% on the year.
What is the average import price of chemical product per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $2.21 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 chemical product to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.5 million in 2017 to $20.9 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2018 at $32.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export chemical product?
Yes. Lebanon exported $9.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Algeria. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for chemical product?
The HS code for chemical product is heading 3824. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 3824.99 (70% of the value) and 3824.50 (17%). It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3824 page.
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