Polyethylene scrap exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon exported polyethylene scrap worth $4.4 million (10.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.5 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 | $4.4M | 10.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 11.5K t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 10.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $302K | 475 t |
| 2017 | $241K | 383 t |
Where Lebanon exports polyethylene scrap to
Turkey alone took 65% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.8M | 65% |
| Spain | $886K | 20% |
| Italy | $444K | 10% |
| Bulgaria | $106K | 2.4% |
| India | $39K | 0.9% |
| Republic of the Congo | $24K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $22K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $19K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.40 per kg, close to the world average of $0.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyethylene scrap imports to Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon imported polyethylene scrap worth $608 thousand (791 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $600K | 99% |
| Cyprus | $8K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon polyethylene scrap exports (HS 3915.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 3915.10: Ethylene polymers: waste, parings and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene scrap exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported polyethylene scrap worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 133 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyethylene scrap from Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 65% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Spain (20%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average export price of polyethylene scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.40 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of polyethylene scrap from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $241 thousand in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does Lebanon also import polyethylene scrap?
Yes. Lebanon imported $608 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia and Cyprus. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene scrap?
The HS code for polyethylene scrap is subheading 3915.10. 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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