Sealant and mastic imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported sealant and mastic worth $12.0 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). That is 31% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $15.1 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 | $12.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 13.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 8.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 7.9K t |
| 2019 | $15.1M | 22.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 6.4K t |
Where Lebanon imports sealant and mastic from
Greece alone supplied 69% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $8.3M | 69% |
| Spain | $942K | 7.8% |
| Turkey | $662K | 5.5% |
| Italy | $511K | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $283K | 2.4% |
| Jordan | $254K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $183K | 1.5% |
| France | $153K | 1.3% |
| Albania | $138K | 1.1% |
| Egypt | $116K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.00 per kg, 392% above the world average of $0.61. 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.
Sealant and mastic exports from Lebanon
Exports of sealant and mastic by Lebanon reached $870 thousand in 2024 (549 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Liberia (15%), Gambia (14%), Nigeria (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+456% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberia | $133K | 15% |
| Gambia | $125K | 14% |
| Nigeria | $117K | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $69K | 7.9% |
| Sierra Leone | $68K | 7.8% |
| Iraq | $56K | 6.4% |
| Gabon | $54K | 6.2% |
| Yemen | $42K | 4.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $35K | 4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $32K | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon sealant and mastic imports (HS 3214.90): 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 3214.90: Mastics: n.e.c. in heading no. 3214.
Common questions
What is the value of sealant and mastic imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported sealant and mastic worth $12.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply sealant and mastic to Lebanon?
Greece was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by Spain (8%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of sealant and mastic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.00 per kg in 2024, 392% above the world average of $0.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sealant and mastic to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $12.0 million in 2024, an increase of 272%. The peak was 2019 at $15.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export sealant and mastic?
Yes. Lebanon exported $870 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Liberia, the Gambia and Nigeria. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sealant and mastic?
The HS code for sealant and mastic is subheading 3214.90. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3214 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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