Fuel additive imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported fuel additive worth $2.8 million (605 tonnes). Value fell 55% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.3 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 | $2.8M | 605 t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 459 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 310 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 332 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 756 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 996 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 1.1K t |
Where Lebanon imports fuel additive from
The largest suppliers were France (34%), Egypt (16%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $964K | 34% |
| Egypt | $462K | 16% |
| Germany | $364K | 13% |
| United States | $318K | 11% |
| Italy | $150K | 5.3% |
| Belgium | $133K | 4.7% |
| China | $118K | 4.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $104K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $69K | 2.5% |
| India | $50K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 3811
| 3811.21 | Lubricating oil additives: containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals | 45% |
| 3811.90 | Oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations, other prepared additives for mineral oils or liquids used as mineral… | 44% |
| 3811.29 | Lubricating oil additives: not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals | 9.1% |
| 3811.19 | Anti-knock preparations: other than those based on lead compounds | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3811.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.66 per kg, close to the world average of $3.92.
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 3811: Anti-knock preparations, oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations and the like, for mineral oils (including gasoline) or other liquids used for the same purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of fuel additive imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported fuel additive worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 605 tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply fuel additive to Lebanon?
France was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($964 thousand), followed by Egypt (16%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of fuel additive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.66 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $3.92 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 fuel additive to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2023 at $6.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for fuel additive?
The HS code for fuel additive is heading 3811. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 3811.21 (45% of the value) and 3811.90 (44%). It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3811 page.
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