Pigment dispersion imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported pigment dispersion worth $2.1 million (186 tonnes). That is 4% less than in 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 | $2.1M | 186 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 199 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 254 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 235 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 151 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 254 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 158 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 136 t |
Where Lebanon imports pigment dispersion from
Most of the value came from Germany (27%), Belgium (18%), France (16%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $558K | 27% |
| Belgium | $365K | 18% |
| France | $335K | 16% |
| Taiwan | $216K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $193K | 9.3% |
| China | $150K | 7.2% |
| South Africa | $51K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $42K | 2% |
| Malaysia | $37K | 1.8% |
| India | $26K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 3212
| 3212.10 | Pigments: of a kind used in the manufacture of paints, stamping foils | 51% |
| 3212.90 | Pigments: of a kind used in the manufacture of paints, other than stamping foils | 49% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3212.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.23 per kg, close to the world average of $10.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pigment dispersion exports from Lebanon
Exports of pigment dispersion by Lebanon reached $781 thousand in 2024 (85 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iraq (31%), Italy (27%), Senegal (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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 3212: Pigments (metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media in liquid or paste form, as used in manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils, dyes etc in forms, packing for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of pigment dispersion imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported pigment dispersion worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 186 tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply pigment dispersion to Lebanon?
Germany was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($558 thousand), followed by Belgium (18%) and France (16%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average import price of pigment dispersion per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.23 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $10.25 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 pigment dispersion to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2019 at $2.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export pigment dispersion?
Yes. Lebanon exported $781 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Italy and Senegal. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for pigment dispersion?
The HS code for pigment dispersion is heading 3212. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 3212.10 (51% of the value) and 3212.90 (49%). It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3212 page.
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