Saturated polyester resins imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $4.6 million of saturated polyester resins in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% 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 | $4.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 941 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 1.4K t |
Where Lebanon imports saturated polyester resins from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (42%), Netherlands (18%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+212% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.9M | 42% |
| Netherlands | $841K | 18% |
| China | $788K | 17% |
| Egypt | $240K | 5.2% |
| France | $214K | 4.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $120K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $101K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $73K | 1.6% |
| India | $63K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $56K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.41 per kg, close to the world average of $3.04.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Saturated polyester resins exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $613 thousand of saturated polyester resins in 2024 (238 tonnes). Most of it went to Syria (38%), Cote d'Ivoire (35%), Ghana (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $230K | 38% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $217K | 36% |
| Ghana | $130K | 21% |
| Gabon | $28K | 4.6% |
| Cameroon | $5K | 0.7% |
| Liberia | $3K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon saturated polyester resins imports (HS 3907.99): 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 3907.99: Polyesters: n.e.c. in heading no. 3907, saturated, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of saturated polyester resins imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported saturated polyester resins worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply saturated polyester resins to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by the Netherlands (18%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 762% on the year.
What is the average import price of saturated polyester resins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.41 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $3.04 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of saturated polyester resins to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export saturated polyester resins?
Yes. Lebanon exported $613 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for saturated polyester resins?
The HS code for saturated polyester resins is subheading 3907.99. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 page.
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