Vinyl polymer imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported vinyl polymer worth $4.8 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.0 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 | $4.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 2.4K t |
Where Lebanon imports vinyl polymer from
Most of the value came from Egypt (32%), Germany (24%), Turkey (15%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.5M | 32% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 24% |
| Turkey | $711K | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $421K | 8.8% |
| China | $266K | 5.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $179K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $171K | 3.6% |
| United States | $135K | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $81K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $44K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 3905
| 3905.21 | Vinyl acetate copolymers: in aqueous dispersion, in primary forms | 38% |
| 3905.91 | Vinyl acetate, vinyl ester polymers, vinyl polymers: n.e.c. in heading no. 3905, in primary forms, copolymers | 20% |
| 3905.12 | Poly(vinyl acetate): in aqueous dispersion, in primary forms | 13% |
| 3905.99 | Vinyl acetate, vinyl ester polymers, vinyl polymers: n.e.c. in heading no. 3905, in primary forms, other than copolymers | 13% |
| 3905.29 | Vinyl acetate copolymers: (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary forms | 8.7% |
| 3905.19 | Poly(vinyl acetate): (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary forms | 5.8% |
| 3905.30 | Poly(vinyl alcohol): whether or not containing unhydrolysed acetate groups | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.13 per kg, 23% below the world average of $2.77, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vinyl polymer exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported vinyl polymer worth $1.2 million (754 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Algeria accounted for 88% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $1.0M | 88% |
| Gambia | $38K | 3.2% |
| Tanzania | $26K | 2.2% |
| Morocco | $21K | 1.7% |
| Iraq | $15K | 1.3% |
| Senegal | $10K | 0.8% |
| Cyprus | $6K | 0.5% |
| Angola | $6K | 0.5% |
| Guinea | $6K | 0.5% |
| Cabo Verde | $3K | 0.3% |
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 3905: Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of vinyl polymer imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported vinyl polymer worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply vinyl polymer to Lebanon?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Germany (24%) and Turkey (15%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of vinyl polymer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.13 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $2.77 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 vinyl polymer to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2019 at $7.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export vinyl polymer?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, the Gambia and Tanzania. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for vinyl polymer?
The HS code for vinyl polymer is heading 3905. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 3905.21 (38% of the value) and 3905.91 (20%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3905 page.
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