Essential oil extract exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of essential oil extract by Lebanon reached $5.3 million in 2024 (295 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.1 million.
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 | $5.3M | 295 t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 420 t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 697 t |
Where Lebanon exports essential oil extract to
Most of it went to United States (24%), Canada (8%), Jordan (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+214% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.3M | 24% |
| Canada | $444K | 8.4% |
| Jordan | $435K | 8.2% |
| Kuwait | $409K | 7.7% |
| Australia | $392K | 7.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $288K | 5.4% |
| France | $250K | 4.7% |
| Qatar | $236K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $222K | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $205K | 3.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.00 per kg, 42% above the world average of $12.69. 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.
Essential oil extract imports to Lebanon
Lebanon imported $219 thousand of essential oil extract in 2024 (11 tonnes). Most of the value came from Italy (29%), India (28%), Pakistan (16%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $65K | 30% |
| India | $61K | 28% |
| Pakistan | $36K | 16% |
| China | $17K | 7.7% |
| United States | $10K | 4.8% |
| Syria | $9K | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $4K | 1.9% |
| Denmark | $2K | 1.1% |
| France | $2K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon essential oil extract exports (HS 3301.90): 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 3301.90: Oils, essential: concentrates in fats, fixed oils, waxes and the like, terpenic by-products, aqueous distillates and solutions, extracted oleoresins, n.e.c. in heading no. 3301.
Common questions
What is the value of essential oil extract exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported essential oil extract worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 295 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy essential oil extract from Lebanon?
The United States was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Canada (8%) and Jordan (8%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 81 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 214% on the year.
What is the average export price of essential oil extract per kg?
The average declared export value was about $18.00 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $12.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of essential oil extract from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 201%. The peak was 2022 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does Lebanon also import essential oil extract?
Yes. Lebanon imported $219 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, India and Pakistan. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for essential oil extract?
The HS code for essential oil extract is subheading 3301.90. It sits in HS chapter 33 (essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3301 page.
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