Polyethylene imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported polyethylene worth $87.1 million (64.9 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $117.0 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 | $87.1M | 64.9K t |
| 2023 | $86.2M | 61.2K t |
| 2022 | $99.7M | 66.9K t |
| 2021 | $83.9M | 61.2K t |
| 2020 | $66.2M | 69.0K t |
| 2019 | $117.0M | 105.8K t |
| 2018 | $33.8M | 28.4K t |
| 2017 | $15.6M | 13.0K t |
Where Lebanon imports polyethylene from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 56% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $49.2M | 56% |
| United States | $18.4M | 21% |
| Qatar | $3.2M | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.5M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $2.2M | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $1.8M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 1.9% |
| Egypt | $1.4M | 1.6% |
| Kuwait | $1.3M | 1.5% |
| Oman | $921K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 3901
| 3901.10 | Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94 | 55% |
| 3901.20 | Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more | 32% |
| 3901.90 | Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, n.e.c. in heading no. 3901 | 8% |
| 3901.40 | Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94 | 4.5% |
| 3901.30 | Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.34 per kg, close to the world average of $1.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyethylene exports from Lebanon
Exports of polyethylene by Lebanon reached $3.7 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Syria (28%), Senegal (18%), Spain (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $1.0M | 28% |
| Senegal | $680K | 18% |
| Spain | $561K | 15% |
| Togo | $487K | 13% |
| Greece | $299K | 8% |
| Gabon | $170K | 4.6% |
| Republic of the Congo | $148K | 4% |
| Italy | $101K | 2.7% |
| Angola | $91K | 2.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $72K | 1.9% |
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 3901: Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported polyethylene worth $87.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 64.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene to Lebanon?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($49.2 million), followed by the United States (21%) and Qatar (4%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.34 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $1.22 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 polyethylene to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.6 million in 2017 to $87.1 million in 2024, an increase of 459%. The peak was 2019 at $117.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export polyethylene?
Yes. Lebanon exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Senegal and Spain. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $83.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene?
The HS code for polyethylene is heading 3901. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 3901.10 (55% of the value) and 3901.20 (32%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
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