Non-ionic surfactant imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $6.1 million of non-ionic surfactant in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $6.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 1.6K t |
Where Lebanon imports non-ionic surfactant from
The largest suppliers were Belgium (16%), China (15%), Malaysia (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $969K | 16% |
| China | $905K | 15% |
| Malaysia | $827K | 14% |
| Turkey | $708K | 12% |
| India | $639K | 11% |
| Germany | $493K | 8.1% |
| United States | $319K | 5.2% |
| France | $311K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $283K | 4.6% |
| Taiwan | $195K | 3.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.84 per kg, close to the world average of $2.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon non-ionic surfactant imports (HS 3402.13): 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 3402.13: Organic surface-active agents: non-ionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of non-ionic surfactant imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported non-ionic surfactant worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-ionic surfactant to Lebanon?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($969 thousand), followed by China (15%) and Malaysia (14%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 255% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-ionic surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.84 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $2.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of non-ionic surfactant to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. The peak was 2018 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-ionic surfactant?
The HS code for non-ionic surfactant is subheading 3402.13. 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 3402 page.
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