Compound fertilizer imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $26.9 million of compound fertilizer in 2024 (28.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 20% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $26.9M | 28.6K t |
| 2023 | $22.4M | 20.5K t |
| 2022 | $19.6M | 17.5K t |
| 2021 | $14.7M | 20.3K t |
| 2020 | $14.1M | 20.7K t |
| 2019 | $24.8M | 36.4K t |
| 2018 | $21.1M | 31.4K t |
| 2017 | $24.9M | 39.3K t |
Where Lebanon imports compound fertilizer from
The largest suppliers were Spain (17%), Italy (13%), Netherlands (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 40%. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $4.6M | 17% |
| Italy | $3.5M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $2.7M | 9.9% |
| Serbia | $2.3M | 8.5% |
| Jordan | $2.3M | 8.4% |
| Belgium | $2.1M | 7.9% |
| China | $2.0M | 7.4% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 4.1% |
| France | $896K | 3.3% |
| Morocco | $871K | 3.2% |
Product types under HS 3105
| 3105.20 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium | 65% |
| 3105.10 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: in tablets or similar forms or in packages of a gross weight not exceeding 10kg | 14% |
| 3105.90 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: n.e.c. in heading no. 3105 | 6.9% |
| 3105.40 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: ammonium dihydrogenorthophosphate (monoammonium phosphate) and mixtures thereof with diammonium… | 6.7% |
| 3105.30 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate (diammonium phosphate) | 3.3% |
| 3105.59 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the two fertilizing elements nitrogen and phosphorus, other than nitrates and phosphates | 2.1% |
| 3105.60 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the two fertilizing elements phosphorus and potassium | 1.8% |
| 3105.51 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing nitrates and phosphates | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3105.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, 62% above the world average of $0.58. 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.
Compound fertilizer exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported compound fertilizer worth $1.9 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Zimbabwe alone took 79% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+755% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $1.5M | 79% |
| Egypt | $218K | 12% |
| Liberia | $127K | 6.7% |
| Belgium | $37K | 2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $12K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
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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 3105: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, containing 2 or 3 of the elements nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium; other fertilisers; goods of chapter 31 in tablets or packages of gross weight not exceeding 10kg.
Common questions
What is the value of compound fertilizer imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported compound fertilizer worth $26.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply compound fertilizer to Lebanon?
Spain was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Italy (13%) and the Netherlands (10%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average import price of compound fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 62% above the world average of $0.58 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 compound fertilizer to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.9 million in 2017 to $26.9 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export compound fertilizer?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Egypt and Liberia. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $25.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for compound fertilizer?
The HS code for compound fertilizer is heading 3105. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 3105.20 (65% of the value) and 3105.10 (14%). It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3105 page.
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