Nitrogen fertilizer exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
Lebanon exported $18.2 million of nitrogen fertilizer in 2024 (33.0 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 77% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $25.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18.2M | 33.0K t |
| 2023 | $25.2M | 48.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $495K | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $222K | 407 t |
| 2018 | $15.2M | 24.5K t |
| 2017 | $334K | 478 t |
Where Lebanon exports nitrogen fertilizer to
United States alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $18.1M | 100% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $5K | 0% |
| Republic of the Congo | $2K | 0% |
| Syria | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3102
| 3102.21 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, ammonium sulphate | 100% |
| 3102.10 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution | 0% |
| 3102.90 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, other kinds including mixtures not specified in the foregoing subheadings | 0% |
| 3102.29 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, other than ammonium sulphate | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3102.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, 72% above the world average of $0.32. 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.
Nitrogen fertilizer imports to Lebanon
Lebanon imported $15.6 million of nitrogen fertilizer in 2024 (46.7 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Turkey (32%), Egypt (15%), Spain (13%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $5.0M | 32% |
| Egypt | $2.3M | 15% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 13% |
| Belgium | $1.9M | 12% |
| China | $1.4M | 8.8% |
| Greece | $668K | 4.3% |
| Poland | $573K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $332K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $298K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $212K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 3102: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, nitrogenous.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrogen fertilizer exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported nitrogen fertilizer worth $18.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 144 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy nitrogen fertilizer from Lebanon?
The United States was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($18.1 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (0%) and the Republic of the Congo (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of nitrogen fertilizer per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, 72% above the world average of $0.32 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 exports of nitrogen fertilizer from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $334 thousand in 2017 to $18.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $25.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also import nitrogen fertilizer?
Yes. Lebanon imported $15.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, Egypt and Spain. That compares with exports of $18.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for nitrogen fertilizer?
The HS code for nitrogen fertilizer is heading 3102. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 3102.21 (100% of the value) and 3102.10 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3102 page.
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