Polypropylene imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polypropylene by Lebanon reached $21.7 million in 2024 (15.3 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $33.3 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 | $21.7M | 15.3K t |
| 2023 | $20.6M | 13.8K t |
| 2022 | $26.3M | 16.7K t |
| 2021 | $26.7M | 17.4K t |
| 2020 | $20.5M | 19.4K t |
| 2019 | $33.3M | 27.4K t |
| 2018 | $19.4M | 17.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 6.1K t |
Where Lebanon imports polypropylene from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $11.3M | 52% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.0M | 32% |
| Spain | $682K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $618K | 2.8% |
| Finland | $417K | 1.9% |
| Oman | $376K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $288K | 1.3% |
| China | $273K | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $143K | 0.7% |
| Russia | $143K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 3902
| 3902.10 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary forms | 75% |
| 3902.30 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: propylene copolymers in primary forms | 25% |
| 3902.90 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: n.e.c. in heading no. 3902, in primary forms | 0.7% |
| 3902.20 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: polyisobutylene in primary forms | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, close to the world average of $1.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polypropylene exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported polypropylene worth $888 thousand (672 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Spain (50%), Republic of the Congo (25%), Cote d'Ivoire (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire 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 3902: Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polypropylene imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported polypropylene worth $21.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply polypropylene to Lebanon?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (32%) and Spain (3%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 412% on the year.
What is the average import price of polypropylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.36 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 polypropylene to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $21.7 million in 2024, an increase of 215%. The peak was 2019 at $33.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export polypropylene?
Yes. Lebanon exported $888 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, the Republic of the Congo and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $20.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polypropylene?
The HS code for polypropylene is heading 3902. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 3902.10 (75% of the value) and 3902.30 (25%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3902 page.
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