Ethyl acetate imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ethyl acetate by Lebanon reached $3.7 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $3.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 1.8K t |
Where Lebanon imports ethyl acetate from
India alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+958% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.3M | 63% |
| United Arab Emirates | $652K | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $406K | 11% |
| China | $216K | 5.9% |
| Hong Kong | $52K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $13K | 0.4% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.17 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ethyl acetate exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported ethyl acetate worth $502 thousand (485 tonnes). Syria alone took 98% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest (+325% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $493K | 98% |
| Ghana | $5K | 1% |
| Angola | $3K | 0.7% |
| Iraq | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon ethyl acetate imports (HS 2915.31): 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 2915.31: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: ethyl acetate.
Common questions
What is the value of ethyl acetate imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported ethyl acetate worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 165 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply ethyl acetate to Lebanon?
India was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (18%) and Saudi Arabia (11%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 958% on the year.
What is the average import price of ethyl acetate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.17 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $0.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ethyl acetate to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 141%. The peak was 2021 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export ethyl acetate?
Yes. Lebanon exported $502 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Ghana and Angola. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethyl acetate?
The HS code for ethyl acetate is subheading 2915.31. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2915 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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