Polyurethane imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported polyurethane worth $12.6 million (4.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 39% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $12.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $8.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $15.3M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $13.3M | 6.0K t |
Where Lebanon imports polyurethane from
Most of the value came from Spain (26%), Germany (16%), Greece (15%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+230% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.2M | 26% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 16% |
| Greece | $1.9M | 15% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 11% |
| China | $1.2M | 9.6% |
| India | $1.0M | 8.1% |
| Italy | $891K | 7.1% |
| United Kingdom | $232K | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $162K | 1.3% |
| Hungary | $77K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 3909
| 3909.31 | Amino-resins: n.e.c. in heading no. 3909, in primary forms, poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (Crude MDI, polymeric MDI) | 48% |
| 3909.50 | Polyurethanes: in primary forms | 43% |
| 3909.40 | Phenolic resins: in primary forms | 5.1% |
| 3909.39 | Amino-resins: n.e.c. in heading no. 3909, in primary forms, other than poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (Crude MDI, polymeric MDI) | 2% |
| 3909.10 | Amino-resins: urea and thiourea resins, in primary forms | 1.7% |
| 3909.20 | Amino-resins: melamine resins, in primary forms | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3909.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.67 per kg, 29% above the world average of $2.07. 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.
Polyurethane exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $1.2 million of polyurethane in 2024 (246 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Syria accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $779K | 68% |
| Italy | $256K | 22% |
| Cyprus | $48K | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $24K | 2.1% |
| Angola | $17K | 1.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $8K | 0.7% |
| Gambia | $6K | 0.5% |
| Tanzania | $5K | 0.4% |
| Gabon | $4K | 0.3% |
| Benin | $3K | 0.2% |
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 3909: Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyurethane imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported polyurethane worth $12.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyurethane to Lebanon?
Spain was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Germany (16%) and Greece (15%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 230% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyurethane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.67 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $2.07 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 polyurethane to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.3 million in 2017 to $12.6 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2018 at $15.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export polyurethane?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Italy and Cyprus. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyurethane?
The HS code for polyurethane is heading 3909. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 3909.31 (48% of the value) and 3909.50 (43%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3909 page.
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