Ether imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ether by Lebanon reached $2.6 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 52% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.4 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 | $2.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 847 t |
Where Lebanon imports ether from
Most of the value came from Germany (18%), China (15%), United States (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+537% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $484K | 19% |
| China | $393K | 15% |
| United States | $348K | 13% |
| Turkey | $324K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $219K | 8.4% |
| France | $203K | 7.8% |
| India | $172K | 6.6% |
| Belgium | $124K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $87K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $72K | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 2909
| 2909.43 | Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol | 48% |
| 2909.49 | Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: n.e.c. in item no. 2909.4 | 31% |
| 2909.44 | Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: monoalkylethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol… | 6.4% |
| 2909.30 | Ethers: aromatic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives | 4.1% |
| 2909.19 | Ethers: acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other than diethyl ether | 4.1% |
| 2909.60 | Alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, ketone peroxides and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives | 3.3% |
| 2909.11 | Ethers: acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, diethyl ether | 1.9% |
| 2909.41 | Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: 2,2-oxydiethanol (diethylene glycol, digol) | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2909.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.92 per kg, 59% above the world average of $1.21. 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.
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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 2909: Ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides, ketone peroxides (chemically defined or not), and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of ether imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported ether worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply ether to Lebanon?
Germany was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($484 thousand), followed by China (15%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 537% on the year.
What is the average import price of ether per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.92 per kg in 2024, 59% above the world average of $1.21 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 ether to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2023 at $5.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for ether?
The HS code for ether is heading 2909. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 2909.43 (47% of the value) and 2909.49 (31%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2909 page.
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