Petroleum residue imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported petroleum residue worth $26.5 million (119.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $71.2 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 | $26.5M | 119.1K t |
| 2023 | $39.7M | 192.4K t |
| 2022 | $60.7M | 240.8K t |
| 2021 | $18.8M | 89.3K t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 72.7K t |
| 2019 | $36.9M | 310.0K t |
| 2018 | $71.2M | 504.5K t |
| 2017 | $56.7M | 544.8K t |
Where Lebanon imports petroleum residue from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 53% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $14.1M | 53% |
| Greece | $10.0M | 38% |
| United States | $2.4M | 9% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2713
| 2713.11 | Petroleum coke: (not calcined), obtained from bituminous minerals | 55% |
| 2713.20 | Petroleum bitumen: obtained from bituminous minerals | 45% |
| 2713.12 | Petroleum coke: calcined, obtained from bituminous minerals | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2713.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.22 per kg, close to the world average of $0.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 2713: Petroleum coke, petroleum bitumen; other residues of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum residue imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported petroleum residue worth $26.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 119.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum residue to Lebanon?
Spain was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($14.1 million), followed by Greece (38%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of petroleum residue per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.22 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $0.25 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 petroleum residue to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $56.7 million in 2017 to $26.5 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2018 at $71.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for petroleum residue?
The HS code for petroleum residue is heading 2713. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 2713.11 (55% of the value) and 2713.20 (45%). It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2713 page.
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