Refined petroleum products imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of refined petroleum products by Lebanon reached $4.05 billion in 2024 (3.17 million tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.92 billion.
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 | $4.05B | 3.17M t |
| 2023 | $4.59B | 3.49M t |
| 2022 | $5.37B | 5.05M t |
| 2021 | $3.49B | 5.87M t |
| 2020 | $2.76B | 7.27M t |
| 2019 | $5.92B | 9.92M t |
| 2018 | $3.24B | 4.49M t |
| 2017 | $3.03B | 5.63M t |
Where Lebanon imports refined petroleum products from
Most of the value came from Greece (35%), Saudi Arabia (17%), Egypt (12%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+262% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $1.41B | 35% |
| Saudi Arabia | $670.2M | 17% |
| Egypt | $473.1M | 12% |
| Italy | $358.1M | 8.9% |
| Cyprus | $341.2M | 8.4% |
| Turkey | $320.9M | 7.9% |
| Russia | $203.9M | 5% |
| Romania | $73.9M | 1.8% |
| Libya | $53.4M | 1.3% |
| Bulgaria | $32.3M | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.28 per kg, 73% above the world average of $0.74. 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.
Refined petroleum products exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $82.2 million of refined petroleum products in 2024 (45.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 71% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $58.1M | 71% |
| Italy | $9.7M | 12% |
| Greece | $5.3M | 6.4% |
| Libya | $2.5M | 3% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 2.4% |
| Syria | $1.8M | 2.2% |
| India | $1.8M | 2.2% |
| Gambia | $223K | 0.3% |
| Liberia | $196K | 0.2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $146K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 2710: Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude; preparations n.e.c, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals; these being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils.
Common questions
What is the value of refined petroleum products imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported refined petroleum products worth $4.05 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.17 million tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined petroleum products to Lebanon?
Greece was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.41 billion), followed by Saudi Arabia (17%) and Egypt (12%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 262% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined petroleum products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.28 per kg in 2024, 73% above the world average of $0.74 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 refined petroleum products to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.03 billion in 2017 to $4.05 billion in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2019 at $5.92 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export refined petroleum products?
Yes. Lebanon exported $82.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Italy and Greece. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $3.96 billion a year.
What is the HS code for refined petroleum products?
The HS code for refined petroleum products is heading 2710. In Lebanon all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2710.00. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2710 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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