Low-density polyethylene imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of low-density polyethylene by Lebanon reached $47.8 million in 2024 (37.1 thousand tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $71.6 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 | $47.8M | 37.1K t |
| 2023 | $51.0M | 38.0K t |
| 2022 | $62.5M | 43.1K t |
| 2021 | $54.1M | 40.4K t |
| 2020 | $40.6M | 43.7K t |
| 2019 | $71.6M | 66.6K t |
| 2018 | $16.0M | 14.9K t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 8.2K t |
Where Lebanon imports low-density polyethylene from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 66% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $31.5M | 66% |
| United States | $6.9M | 15% |
| Qatar | $3.2M | 6.6% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 2.8% |
| Kuwait | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.0M | 2.1% |
| Oman | $867K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $486K | 1% |
| Belgium | $466K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $241K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 per kg, close to the world average of $1.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Low-density polyethylene exports from Lebanon
Exports of low-density polyethylene by Lebanon reached $601 thousand in 2024 (482 tonnes). Most of it went to Syria (46%), Senegal (35%), Liberia (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $275K | 46% |
| Senegal | $210K | 35% |
| Liberia | $37K | 6.2% |
| Italy | $28K | 4.7% |
| Gabon | $22K | 3.6% |
| Greece | $19K | 3.1% |
| Angola | $10K | 1.7% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon low-density polyethylene imports (HS 3901.10): 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 3901.10: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94.
Common questions
What is the value of low-density polyethylene imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported low-density polyethylene worth $47.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply low-density polyethylene to Lebanon?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($31.5 million), followed by the United States (14%) and Qatar (7%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 204% on the year.
What is the average import price of low-density polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of low-density polyethylene to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $47.8 million in 2024, an increase of 438%. The peak was 2019 at $71.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.1 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export low-density polyethylene?
Yes. Lebanon exported $601 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Senegal and Liberia. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $47.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for low-density polyethylene?
The HS code for low-density polyethylene is subheading 3901.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
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