Plastic waste exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of plastic waste by Lebanon reached $10.2 million in 2024 (23.5 thousand tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.6 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 | $10.2M | 23.5K t |
| 2023 | $12.7M | 28.2K t |
| 2022 | $14.6M | 19.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 9.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 5.1K t |
Where Lebanon exports plastic waste to
Turkey alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+640% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $7.0M | 69% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 11% |
| Italy | $933K | 9.2% |
| Morocco | $486K | 4.8% |
| Egypt | $153K | 1.5% |
| Bulgaria | $149K | 1.5% |
| Portugal | $90K | 0.9% |
| Brazil | $45K | 0.4% |
| India | $39K | 0.4% |
| United States | $32K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3915
| 3915.90 | Plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3915: waste, parings and scrap | 57% |
| 3915.10 | Ethylene polymers: waste, parings and scrap | 43% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3915.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.43 per kg, close to the world average of $0.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic waste imports to Lebanon
Lebanon imported $614 thousand of plastic waste in 2024 (817 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $600K | 98% |
| Cyprus | $13K | 2.2% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
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 3915: Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic waste exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported plastic waste worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 178 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic waste from Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 69% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by Spain (11%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 640% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.43 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.42 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 plastic waste from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, an increase of 267%. The peak was 2022 at $14.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also import plastic waste?
Yes. Lebanon imported $614 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, Cyprus and Sweden. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic waste?
The HS code for plastic waste is heading 3915. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 3915.90 (57% of the value) and 3915.10 (43%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3915 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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