Phosphate imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported phosphate worth $3.6 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 7.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 5.6K t |
Where Lebanon imports phosphate from
Most of the value came from China (17%), France (14%), Tunisia (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $619K | 17% |
| France | $491K | 14% |
| Tunisia | $473K | 13% |
| Belgium | $385K | 11% |
| Turkey | $372K | 10% |
| Bulgaria | $266K | 7.4% |
| Germany | $251K | 7% |
| Morocco | $214K | 6% |
| Russia | $181K | 5.1% |
| Spain | $79K | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 2835
| 2835.26 | Phosphates: of calcium n.e.c. in item no. 2835.25, whether or not chemically defined | 37% |
| 2835.39 | Polyphosphates: other than sodium triphosphate (sodium tripolyphosphate), whether or not chemically defined | 24% |
| 2835.25 | Phosphates: calcium hydrogenorthophosphate (dicalcium phosphate), whether or not chemically defined | 15% |
| 2835.29 | Phosphates: (other than of mono- or disodium, other than of potassium or of calcium hydrogenorthophosphate (dicalcium phosphate) and excluding other… | 9.2% |
| 2835.24 | Phosphates: of potassium, whether or not chemically defined | 7.4% |
| 2835.31 | Polyphosphates: sodium triphosphate (sodium tripolyphosphate), whether or not chemically defined | 6.2% |
| 2835.22 | Phosphates: of mono- or disodium, whether or not chemically defined | 2.3% |
| 2835.10 | Phosphinates (hypophosphites) and phosphonates (phosphites), whether or not chemically defined | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2835.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, close to the world average of $1.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Phosphate exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $322 thousand of phosphate in 2024 (126 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Angola (35%), Syria (19%), Cote d'Ivoire (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Gabon grew fastest (+612% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $113K | 35% |
| Syria | $60K | 19% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $38K | 12% |
| Algeria | $22K | 6.8% |
| Benin | $21K | 6.4% |
| Senegal | $14K | 4.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $8K | 2.4% |
| Sierra Leone | $7K | 2.1% |
| Gabon | $7K | 2% |
| Mali | $6K | 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 2835: Phosphinates (hypophosphites), phosphonates (phosphites), and phosphates; and polyphosphates, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphate imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported phosphate worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply phosphate to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($619 thousand), followed by France (14%) and Tunisia (13%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of phosphate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $1.17 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 phosphate to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2019 at $4.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export phosphate?
Yes. Lebanon exported $322 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Syria and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for phosphate?
The HS code for phosphate is heading 2835. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 2835.26 (36% of the value) and 2835.39 (24%). It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2835 page.
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