Polystyrene imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported polystyrene worth $12.1 million (7.4 thousand tonnes). That is 3% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $18.4 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 | $12.1M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $12.6M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $14.3M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $13.4M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 9.1K t |
| 2019 | $18.4M | 13.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 5.2K t |
Where Lebanon imports polystyrene from
Most of the value came from Taiwan (20%), Saudi Arabia (20%), Turkey (13%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+327% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $2.5M | 20% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.4M | 20% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 13% |
| Iran | $978K | 8.1% |
| Belgium | $807K | 6.7% |
| Egypt | $727K | 6% |
| South Korea | $697K | 5.8% |
| Pakistan | $633K | 5.2% |
| China | $541K | 4.5% |
| Bahamas | $418K | 3.5% |
Product types under HS 3903
| 3903.19 | Styrene polymers: (other than expansible polystyrene), in primary forms | 51% |
| 3903.11 | Styrene polymers: expansible polystyrene, in primary forms | 25% |
| 3903.90 | Styrene polymers: in primary forms, n.e.c. in heading no. 3903 | 20% |
| 3903.30 | Styrene polymers: acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers, in primary forms | 4.1% |
| 3903.20 | Styrene polymers: styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) copolymers, in primary forms | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.65 per kg, close to the world average of $1.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polystyrene exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported polystyrene worth $335 thousand (225 tonnes). Most of it went to Ghana (17%), Syria (15%), Benin (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest (+338% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $58K | 18% |
| Syria | $51K | 15% |
| Benin | $42K | 12% |
| Burkina Faso | $25K | 7.6% |
| Tanzania | $24K | 7.2% |
| Malaysia | $23K | 7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $17K | 5.1% |
| Senegal | $16K | 4.7% |
| Guinea | $14K | 4.1% |
| Central African Republic | $13K | 4% |
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 3903: Polymers of styrene, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polystyrene imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported polystyrene worth $12.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply polystyrene to Lebanon?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (20%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 327% on the year.
What is the average import price of polystyrene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.65 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.69 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 polystyrene to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $12.1 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. The peak was 2019 at $18.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export polystyrene?
Yes. Lebanon exported $335 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, Syria and Benin. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $11.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polystyrene?
The HS code for polystyrene is heading 3903. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 3903.19 (51% of the value) and 3903.11 (25%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3903 page.
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