Lubricant imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lubricant by Lebanon reached $12.1 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $12.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $13.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $11.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 2.5K t |
Where Lebanon imports lubricant from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (17%), Germany (14%), United Arab Emirates (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+231% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 17% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 11% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 11% |
| France | $934K | 7.7% |
| United States | $725K | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $683K | 5.7% |
| Italy | $659K | 5.5% |
| Egypt | $536K | 4.4% |
| Greece | $366K | 3% |
Product types under HS 3403
| 3403.19 | Lubricating preparations: (other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials), containing less than 70% (by weight) of petroleum oils or… | 64% |
| 3403.99 | Lubricating preparations: other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials, not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from… | 34% |
| 3403.91 | Lubricating preparations: for the treatment of textile and similar materials (leather, furskins etc), (not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained… | 1.2% |
| 3403.11 | Lubricating preparations: for the treatment of textile and similar materials (leather, furskins etc), containing less than 70% (by weight) of… | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.21 per kg, 31% above the world average of $4.73. 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.
Lubricant exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported lubricant worth $201 thousand (34 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (24%), Syria (23%), Qatar (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Gabon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $48K | 24% |
| Syria | $47K | 23% |
| Qatar | $20K | 10% |
| Canada | $14K | 6.8% |
| Namibia | $11K | 5.4% |
| Kenya | $10K | 4.9% |
| Gabon | $9K | 4.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $8K | 4.2% |
| Serbia | $5K | 2.5% |
| Croatia | $4K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 3403: Lubricating preparations and those used in oil or grease treatment of textile and similar materials; excluding preparations containing 70% or more (by weight) of petroleum or bituminous mineral oils.
Common questions
What is the value of lubricant imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported lubricant worth $12.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply lubricant to Lebanon?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Germany (14%) and the United Arab Emirates (11%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 231% on the year.
What is the average import price of lubricant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.21 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $4.73 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 lubricant to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $12.1 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. The peak was 2023 at $13.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export lubricant?
Yes. Lebanon exported $201 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Syria and Qatar. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for lubricant?
The HS code for lubricant is heading 3403. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 3403.19 (64% of the value) and 3403.99 (34%). It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3403 page.
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