Engineering plastic imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported engineering plastic worth $63.8 million (42.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% 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 | $63.8M | 42.9K t |
| 2023 | $58.2M | 34.9K t |
| 2022 | $68.8M | 39.2K t |
| 2021 | $57.2M | 39.5K t |
| 2020 | $47.4M | 47.7K t |
| 2019 | $66.8M | 49.7K t |
| 2018 | $69.1M | 44.0K t |
| 2017 | $38.7M | 25.8K t |
Where Lebanon imports engineering plastic from
Most of the value came from China (38%), Egypt (20%), Saudi Arabia (8%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.4M | 38% |
| Egypt | $12.9M | 20% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.9M | 7.8% |
| Turkey | $4.3M | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $3.6M | 5.6% |
| Oman | $2.0M | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $1.8M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 2% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 2% |
Product types under HS 3907
| 3907.61 | Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higher | 42% |
| 3907.20 | Polyethers: in primary forms, excluding polyacetals | 20% |
| 3907.50 | Alkyd resins: in primary forms | 11% |
| 3907.69 | Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/g | 9.3% |
| 3907.99 | Polyesters: n.e.c. in heading no. 3907, saturated, in primary forms | 7.2% |
| 3907.91 | Polyesters: n.e.c. in heading no. 3907, unsaturated, in primary forms | 5.2% |
| 3907.30 | Epoxide resins: in primary forms | 2.8% |
| 3907.40 | Polycarbonates: in primary forms | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.49 per kg, 21% below the world average of $1.89, 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.
Engineering plastic exports from Lebanon
Exports of engineering plastic by Lebanon reached $4.7 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Syria (36%), Turkey (21%), Cote d'Ivoire (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $1.7M | 37% |
| Turkey | $982K | 21% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $409K | 8.7% |
| Tanzania | $220K | 4.7% |
| Bulgaria | $218K | 4.7% |
| Spain | $172K | 3.7% |
| Ghana | $160K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $108K | 2.3% |
| Angola | $86K | 1.8% |
| Republic of the Congo | $75K | 1.6% |
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 3907: Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of engineering plastic imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported engineering plastic worth $63.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply engineering plastic to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($24.4 million), followed by Egypt (20%) and Saudi Arabia (8%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of engineering plastic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.49 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $1.89 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 engineering plastic to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.7 million in 2017 to $63.8 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2018 at $69.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export engineering plastic?
Yes. Lebanon exported $4.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Turkey and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $59.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for engineering plastic?
The HS code for engineering plastic is heading 3907. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 3907.61 (42% of the value) and 3907.20 (20%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 page.
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