Oxygenated carboxylic acid imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oxygenated carboxylic acid by Lebanon reached $3.6 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.2 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 | $3.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 5.5K t |
Where Lebanon imports oxygenated carboxylic acid from
China alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 73% |
| India | $282K | 7.8% |
| Ireland | $203K | 5.6% |
| France | $140K | 3.9% |
| Thailand | $80K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $78K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $45K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $34K | 0.9% |
| United States | $29K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $25K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 2918
| 2918.14 | Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), citric acid | 62% |
| 2918.15 | Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), salts and esters of citric acid | 7.3% |
| 2918.19 | Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), other than lactic, tartaric, citric, and gluconic acids and their… | 6.3% |
| 2918.99 | Acids: carboxylic acids, with additional oxygen function (not alcohol, phenol, aldehyde or ketone) and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and… | 4.8% |
| 2918.16 | Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), gluconic acid, its salts and esters | 4.6% |
| 2918.11 | Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), lactic acid, its salts and esters | 4% |
| 2918.22 | Acids: carboxylic acids, (with phenol function but without other oxygen function), o-acetylsalicylic acid, its salts and esters | 3.9% |
| 2918.29 | Acids: carboxylic acids, (with phenol function but without other oxygen function), their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their… | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2918.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.50 per kg, 37% below the world average of $2.38, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Oxygenated carboxylic acid exports from Lebanon
Exports of oxygenated carboxylic acid by Lebanon reached $1.3 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (22%), Kuwait (17%), Qatar (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Liberia grew fastest (+316% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $287K | 22% |
| Kuwait | $220K | 17% |
| Qatar | $204K | 15% |
| Australia | $100K | 7.5% |
| Oman | $90K | 6.8% |
| Liberia | $59K | 4.4% |
| United States | $39K | 2.9% |
| Sweden | $39K | 2.9% |
| Canada | $34K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $31K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 2918: Acids; carboxylic acid with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of oxygenated carboxylic acid imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported oxygenated carboxylic acid worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply oxygenated carboxylic acid to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by India (8%) and Ireland (6%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 249% on the year.
What is the average import price of oxygenated carboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.50 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $2.38 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 oxygenated carboxylic acid to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2022 at $9.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export oxygenated carboxylic acid?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for oxygenated carboxylic acid?
The HS code for oxygenated carboxylic acid is heading 2918. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 2918.14 (62% of the value) and 2918.15 (7%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2918 page.
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