Titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) worth $12.8 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). That is 7% 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 | $12.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $12.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $13.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $14.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $11.6M | 4.6K t |
Where Lebanon imports titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.8M | 53% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.9M | 15% |
| United States | $1.8M | 14% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 13% |
| Spain | $237K | 1.9% |
| Slovenia | $233K | 1.8% |
| Norway | $113K | 0.9% |
| Mexico | $69K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $60K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $33K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.03 per kg, close to the world average of $2.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $2.0 million of titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) in 2024 (699 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Republic of the Congo (28%), Liberia (21%), Guinea (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of the Congo | $572K | 28% |
| Liberia | $435K | 21% |
| Guinea | $337K | 17% |
| Gabon | $183K | 8.9% |
| Ghana | $134K | 6.5% |
| Tanzania | $110K | 5.4% |
| Spain | $63K | 3.1% |
| Syria | $46K | 2.3% |
| Mali | $27K | 1.3% |
| Burkina Faso | $27K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) imports (HS 3206.11): 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 3206.11: Colouring matter: pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matter.
Common questions
What is the value of titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) worth $12.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (14%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.03 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $2.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.6 million in 2017 to $12.8 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2018 at $14.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.8 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export titanium dioxide pigments (high grade)?
Yes. Lebanon exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Republic of the Congo, Liberia and Guinea. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $10.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for titanium dioxide pigments (high grade)?
The HS code for titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) is subheading 3206.11. 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 3206 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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