Phosphoric acid exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon exported phosphoric acid worth $42.6 million (50.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $57.5 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 | $42.6M | 50.7K t |
| 2023 | $40.1M | 44.0K t |
| 2022 | $38.7M | 44.7K t |
| 2021 | $57.5M | 110.6K t |
| 2020 | $51.7M | 141.9K t |
| 2019 | $45.5M | 118.5K t |
| 2018 | $34.0M | 81.2K t |
| 2017 | $13.7M | 37.2K t |
Where Lebanon exports phosphoric acid to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (43%), Turkey (26%), Spain (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Slovenia grew fastest (+392% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $18.2M | 43% |
| Turkey | $11.1M | 26% |
| Spain | $7.1M | 17% |
| Slovenia | $6.2M | 15% |
| Republic of the Congo | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.84 per kg, close to the world average of $0.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Phosphoric acid imports to Lebanon
Lebanon imported $373 thousand of phosphoric acid in 2024 (354 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (47%), Belgium (21%), Egypt (11%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+764% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $175K | 47% |
| Belgium | $79K | 21% |
| Egypt | $42K | 11% |
| Morocco | $35K | 9.3% |
| Jordan | $19K | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $11K | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9K | 2.5% |
| United States | $1K | 0.3% |
| Hungary | $1K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.2% |
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 2809: Diphosphorus pentaoxide; phosphoric acid; polyphosphoric acids, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphoric acid exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported phosphoric acid worth $42.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 102 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy phosphoric acid from Lebanon?
Italy was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($18.2 million), followed by Turkey (26%) and Spain (17%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Slovenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 392% on the year.
What is the average export price of phosphoric acid per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.84 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.94 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 phosphoric acid from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.7 million in 2017 to $42.6 million in 2024, an increase of 212%. The peak was 2021 at $57.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also import phosphoric acid?
Yes. Lebanon imported $373 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Belgium and Egypt. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $42.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for phosphoric acid?
The HS code for phosphoric acid is heading 2809. In Lebanon all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2809.20. 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 2809 page.
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