Unsaturated polyester resin imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported unsaturated polyester resin worth $3.3 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.7 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 | $3.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 2.1K t |
Where Lebanon imports unsaturated polyester resin from
The largest suppliers were Italy (28%), Germany (27%), France (16%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $934K | 28% |
| Germany | $898K | 27% |
| France | $540K | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $520K | 16% |
| Turkey | $76K | 2.3% |
| India | $69K | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $59K | 1.8% |
| Austria | $52K | 1.6% |
| China | $48K | 1.4% |
| Greece | $38K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.66 per kg, close to the world average of $2.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 3907.91: Polyesters: n.e.c. in heading no. 3907, unsaturated, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of unsaturated polyester resin imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported unsaturated polyester resin worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsaturated polyester resin to Lebanon?
Italy was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($934 thousand), followed by Germany (27%) and France (16%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average import price of unsaturated polyester resin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.66 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $2.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of unsaturated polyester resin to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2018 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsaturated polyester resin?
The HS code for unsaturated polyester resin is subheading 3907.91. 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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