Ground phosphate imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $55.0 million of ground phosphate in 2024 (336.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 122 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 54% on 2023. Across 2019-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $72.2 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 | $55.0M | 336.2K t |
| 2023 | $35.8M | - |
| 2022 | $72.2M | 421.3K t |
| 2021 | $47.2M | 527.4K t |
| 2020 | $32.5M | 458.5K t |
| 2019 | $37.6M | 484.4K t |
Where Lebanon imports ground phosphate from
Egypt alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+219% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $27.6M | 50% |
| Morocco | $27.3M | 50% |
| Syria | $54K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.16 per kg, close to the world average of $0.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ground phosphate exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $11.0 million of ground phosphate in 2024 (56.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. India alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $11.0M | 100% |
| Ukraine | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon ground phosphate imports (HS 2510.20): 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 2510.20: Natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: ground.
Common questions
What is the value of ground phosphate imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported ground phosphate worth $55.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 336.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 122 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply ground phosphate to Lebanon?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($27.6 million), followed by Morocco (50%) and Syria (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 219% on the year.
What is the average import price of ground phosphate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.16 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ground phosphate to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.6 million in 2019 to $55.0 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2022 at $72.2 million. Over 6 years the average was $46.7 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export ground phosphate?
Yes. Lebanon exported $11.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India and Ukraine. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $44.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ground phosphate?
The HS code for ground phosphate is subheading 2510.20. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2510 page.
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