Middle EastChemical Supplier & Exporter to Lebanon
Lebanon's chemical demand comes from a cluster of pharmaceutical, cosmetics and coatings producers around Beirut and Mount Lebanon, plus large teaching hospitals and universities that sustain research and diagnostic laboratories. Orders tend to be smaller and more varied than in the Gulf, which suits consolidated lab packs and mixed pallets. We ship from India to Beirut and Tripoli by sea or to Beirut airport by air, and provide batch COAs and GHS-format safety data so importers can complete health and environment approvals.
Nhava Sheva / MundraBeirut Sea 18–26 days Beirut–Rafic Hariri (BEY)Air 3–6 days
Main seaportsBeirut, Tripoli
Cargo airportsBeirut–Rafic Hariri (BEY)
Chemical regulatorMinistry of Environment
Pharma regulatorMinistry of Public Health
Transit from IndiaSea 18–26 · Air 3–6 days
CurrencyLebanese Pound (LBP)
CapitalBeirut
Trade agreementsMFN terms
What we supply to Lebanon
Product divisions ranked by demand from Lebanon's Pharmaceutical manufacturing, Cosmetics & personal care, Paints & coatings sectors.
Laboratory Chemicals & Reagents
Analytical reagents, AR/GR and ACS-grade salts, acids, indicators, buffers and volumetric…
2,501 products · LebanonAPIs & Bulk Drugs
Active pharmaceutical ingredients and bulk drugs sourced from Indian manufacturers, with…
385 products · LebanonLife Science & Biochemicals
Amino acids, buffers, enzymes and substrates, culture media components, detergents, stain…
2,723 products · LebanonImpurities & Reference Standards
Pharmacopoeial and non-pharmacopoeial impurities, metabolites, nitrosamines and working s…
27,990 products · LebanonIndustrial & Specialty Chemicals
Bulk and specialty chemicals for water treatment, coatings, textiles, polymers, agro, foo…
876 products · LebanonSolvents
HPLC, LC-MS, spectroscopy, AR and bulk industrial solvents - methanol, acetonitrile, IPA,…
590 products · LebanonPharma Intermediates & Building Blocks
Advanced and key starting materials, heterocycles, chiral building blocks and reagents fo…
9,200 products · LebanonInorganic Chemicals, Metals & Advanced Materials
Inorganic salts, high-purity metals and oxides, rare earth compounds, catalysts precursor…
5,224 products · LebanonImporting chemicals into Lebanon
Hazardous and dual-use chemicals generally require prior import approval, with the Ministry of Environment and other ministries involved depending on the substance. APIs and medicines are regulated by the Ministry of Public Health, which usually requires product registration and batch documentation. Given the economic situation, buyers commonly settle in USD, and payment terms should be agreed carefully before shipment.
Key chemical-consuming industries
Pharmaceutical manufacturingCosmetics & personal carePaints & coatingsFood & beverageHospital & university laboratories
Industrial & pharma hubs we ship to
Beirut · Mount Lebanon industrial zones · Tripoli · Zahle
Documents supplied / typically required
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
- Certificate of Origin
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
- Prior import approval for hazardous/controlled chemicals
- Ministry of Public Health approval for APIs where applicable
- Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMDG/IATA) where applicable
Requirements depend on the product, quantity and end use. Our export desk confirms the document set with every quotation.
Laboratory Chemicals & Reagents popular with Lebanon buyers
Mercury (I) (mercurous) nitrate 0.1 M (0.1 N) standardized solution
- CAS
- 14836-60-3
- Formula
- H4Hg2N2O8
- MW
- 561.22 g/mol
VQ-045785
Malachite green 1% aqueous solution staining solution
- CAS
- 2437-29-8
- Formula
- C52H54N4O12
- MW
- 927 g/mol
VQ-045787
Borane dimethyl sulfide complex, 1.0M in THF, extra pure 95%
- CAS
- 13292-87-0
- Formula
- C2H6BS
- MW
- 72.95 g/mol
VQ-045791
Dibromoborane dimethyl sulfide complex (8 M), extra pure
- CAS
- 55671-55-1
- Formula
- C2H6BBr2S
- MW
- 232.76 g/mol
VQ-045792
1-Heptane sulphonic acid sodium salt, monohydrate, >99%
- CAS
- 207300-90-1
- Formula
- C7H17NaO4S
- MW
- 220.26 g/mol
VQ-045810
Frequently asked questions — Lebanon
How long does it take to ship chemicals from India to Beirut?
Sea freight typically takes 18–26 days from Nhava Sheva or Mundra, depending on vessel schedule and Mediterranean transhipment. Air shipments to Beirut usually arrive in 3–6 days.
What documentation do you supply for Lebanese imports?
Each shipment includes a COA and a GHS-format SDS in 16 sections, along with the commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin needed for customs and ministry approvals.
Which Incoterms and payment terms apply?
We offer EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR and DAP Incoterms, generally in USD. Payment terms are agreed before dispatch, and dangerous goods are declared under IMDG or IATA.
Which Incoterms do you offer for shipments to Lebanon?
We quote EXW, FCA, FOB, CFR, CIF, CPT, CIP and DAP depending on the product, mode and destination. DDP can be arranged case-by-case where local import rules allow.
What payment terms are available?
Standard terms are advance payment by telegraphic transfer (T/T). Letters of credit and other terms can be agreed for repeat or larger orders after due diligence.
Request a quote — delivery to Lebanon
We reply within one business day with price, pack options, lead time and documentation.
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