Polyurethane resins imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $5.5 million of polyurethane resins in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $9.2 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 | $5.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 3.5K t |
Where Lebanon imports polyurethane resins from
Most of the value came from Greece (34%), Turkey (19%), India (18%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $1.9M | 34% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 19% |
| India | $970K | 18% |
| Spain | $384K | 7% |
| China | $234K | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $220K | 4% |
| Italy | $219K | 4% |
| Germany | $120K | 2.2% |
| Egypt | $106K | 2% |
| Romania | $67K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.18 per kg, close to the world average of $3.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyurethane resins exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $1.0 million of polyurethane resins in 2024 (197 tonnes). Syria alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $691K | 66% |
| Italy | $256K | 25% |
| Cyprus | $48K | 4.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $24K | 2.3% |
| Angola | $17K | 1.6% |
| Gabon | $4K | 0.4% |
| Benin | $3K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.2% |
| Guinea | $1K | 0.1% |
| Mali | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon polyurethane resins imports (HS 3909.50): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 3909.50: Polyurethanes: in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyurethane resins imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported polyurethane resins worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyurethane resins to Lebanon?
Greece was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Turkey (19%) and India (18%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyurethane resins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.18 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $3.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyurethane resins to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.0 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2018 at $9.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export polyurethane resins?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.0 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 $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyurethane resins?
The HS code for polyurethane resins is subheading 3909.50. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3909 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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