Synthetic dye imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic dye by Lebanon reached $5.2 million in 2024 (542 tonnes). That is 4% more than in 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 | $5.2M | 542 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 501 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 503 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 785 t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 541 t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 610 t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 1.2K t |
Where Lebanon imports synthetic dye from
The largest suppliers were India (35%), China (20%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+183% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.8M | 35% |
| China | $1.0M | 20% |
| Germany | $397K | 7.6% |
| United States | $256K | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $216K | 4.1% |
| Ireland | $190K | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $187K | 3.6% |
| Taiwan | $177K | 3.4% |
| Hungary | $175K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $149K | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 3204
| 3204.17 | Dyes: pigments and preparations based thereon | 51% |
| 3204.19 | Dyes: n.e.c., including mixtures of colouring matter of two or more of those from item no. 3204.11 to 3204.19 | 22% |
| 3204.20 | Dyes: synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents | 9.4% |
| 3204.12 | Dyes: acid, whether or not premetallised and preparations based thereon, mordant dyes and preparations based thereon | 5.5% |
| 3204.13 | Dyes: basic dyes and preparations based thereon | 2.9% |
| 3204.16 | Dyes: reactive dyes and preparations based thereon | 2.8% |
| 3204.90 | Dyes: synthetic organic products n.e.c. in heading no. 3204 (e.g. of a kind used as luminophores), whether or not chemically defined | 2.3% |
| 3204.11 | Dyes: disperse dyes and preparations based thereon | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.66 per kg, 33% above the world average of $7.25. 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.
Synthetic dye exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported synthetic dye worth $914 thousand (121 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (21%), United Arab Emirates (17%), Iraq (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $193K | 21% |
| United Arab Emirates | $158K | 17% |
| Iraq | $123K | 14% |
| Ghana | $112K | 12% |
| Sierra Leone | $64K | 7% |
| Angola | $60K | 6.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $32K | 3.5% |
| Central African Republic | $29K | 3.2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $24K | 2.6% |
| Gabon | $17K | 1.9% |
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 3204: Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon; synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores; whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic dye imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported synthetic dye worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 542 tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic dye to Lebanon?
India was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (20%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 183% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic dye per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.66 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $7.25 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 synthetic dye to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2018 at $5.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export synthetic dye?
Yes. Lebanon exported $914 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic dye?
The HS code for synthetic dye is heading 3204. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 3204.17 (51% of the value) and 3204.19 (22%). 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 3204 page.
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