Chemically modified oils exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon exported chemically modified oils worth $5.9 million (5.7 thousand tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.9M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 9.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 6.3K t |
Where Lebanon exports chemically modified oils to
Spain alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.3M | 55% |
| Belgium | $2.3M | 40% |
| Netherlands | $286K | 4.9% |
| Malaysia | $3K | 0.1% |
| Cyprus | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, close to the world average of $1.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 1518: Animal, vegetable or microbial fats, oils and their fractions; boiled, oxidised, dehydrated or otherwise chemically modified, excluding those of heading no. 1516, inedible mixtures or preparations of fats, oils or their fractions, n.e.c. in chapter 15.
Common questions
What is the value of chemically modified oils exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported chemically modified oils worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 143 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy chemically modified oils from Lebanon?
Spain was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Belgium (40%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average export price of chemically modified oils per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.01 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 exports of chemically modified oils from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2023 at $7.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for chemically modified oils?
The HS code for chemically modified oils is heading 1518. In Lebanon all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1518.00. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1518 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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