Polycarboxylic acid imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polycarboxylic acid by Lebanon reached $3.0 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.0 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 | $3.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 2.6K t |
Where Lebanon imports polycarboxylic acid from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (36%), China (27%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+493% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 36% |
| China | $806K | 27% |
| India | $332K | 11% |
| Taiwan | $305K | 10% |
| South Korea | $214K | 7.1% |
| Spain | $122K | 4% |
| Italy | $71K | 2.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $19K | 0.6% |
| Indonesia | $18K | 0.6% |
| Ireland | $11K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 2917
| 2917.33 | Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: dinonyl or didecyl orthophthalates | 52% |
| 2917.39 | Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: n.e.c. in item no. 2917.3 | 13% |
| 2917.34 | Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: other esters of orthophthalic acids | 11% |
| 2917.32 | Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: dioctyl orthophthalates | 10% |
| 2917.35 | Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: phthalic anhydride | 7.9% |
| 2917.19 | Acids: acyclic polycarboxylic acids: n.e.c. in item no. 2917.1 | 4.9% |
| 2917.11 | Acids: acyclic polycarboxylic acids: oxalic acid, its salts and esters | 1.7% |
| 2917.13 | Acids: acyclic polycarboxylic acids: azelaic acid, sebacic acid, their salts and esters | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2917.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.59 per kg, 43% above the world average of $1.11. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 2917: Acids; polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxy-acids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of polycarboxylic acid imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported polycarboxylic acid worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply polycarboxylic acid to Lebanon?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (27%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 493% on the year.
What is the average import price of polycarboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.59 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $1.11 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 polycarboxylic acid to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $4.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for polycarboxylic acid?
The HS code for polycarboxylic acid is heading 2917. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 2917.33 (52% of the value) and 2917.39 (13%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2917 page.
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