Potassium nitrate imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $2.4 million of potassium nitrate in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $3.4 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 | $2.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 1.5K t |
Where Lebanon imports potassium nitrate from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (43%), Jordan (19%), Chile (18%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+285% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 43% |
| Jordan | $459K | 19% |
| Chile | $445K | 18% |
| Italy | $143K | 5.9% |
| Russia | $128K | 5.2% |
| Belarus | $101K | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $83K | 3.4% |
| China | $43K | 1.7% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, close to the world average of $0.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon potassium nitrate imports (HS 2834.21): 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 2834.21: Nitrates: of potassium.
Common questions
What is the value of potassium nitrate imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported potassium nitrate worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 168 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply potassium nitrate to Lebanon?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Jordan (19%) and Chile (18%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 325% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium nitrate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $0.94 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of potassium nitrate to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. The peak was 2019 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium nitrate?
The HS code for potassium nitrate is subheading 2834.21. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2834 page.
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