Saturated carboxylic acid imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of saturated carboxylic acid by Lebanon reached $13.2 million in 2024 (9.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $13.2M | 9.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 7.8K t |
| 2022 | $15.6M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $12.8M | 8.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 8.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 4.9K t |
Where Lebanon imports saturated carboxylic acid from
The largest suppliers were China (33%), India (23%), United Arab Emirates (7%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+181% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.3M | 33% |
| India | $3.0M | 23% |
| United Arab Emirates | $971K | 7.4% |
| Germany | $931K | 7.1% |
| United States | $811K | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $696K | 5.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $445K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $398K | 3% |
| Malaysia | $380K | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $294K | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 2915
| 2915.31 | Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: ethyl acetate | 28% |
| 2915.33 | Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: n-butyl acetate | 22% |
| 2915.39 | Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: esters of acetic acid n.e.c. in item no. 2915.3 | 14% |
| 2915.21 | Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: acetic acid | 13% |
| 2915.60 | Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters | 7.7% |
| 2915.70 | Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters | 7.4% |
| 2915.90 | Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated… | 4.2% |
| 2915.32 | Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: vinyl acetate | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2915.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.40 per kg, close to the world average of $1.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Saturated carboxylic acid exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported saturated carboxylic acid worth $1.5 million (986 tonnes). Syria alone took 76% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+314% on the year before).
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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 2915: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of saturated carboxylic acid imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported saturated carboxylic acid worth $13.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply saturated carboxylic acid to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by India (23%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 181% on the year.
What is the average import price of saturated carboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.40 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $1.18 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 saturated carboxylic acid to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $13.2 million in 2024, an increase of 155%. The peak was 2022 at $15.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export saturated carboxylic acid?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Qatar and Angola. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $11.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for saturated carboxylic acid?
The HS code for saturated carboxylic acid is heading 2915. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 2915.31 (28% of the value) and 2915.33 (22%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2915 page.
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