Animal casings exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
Lebanon exported $14.6 million of animal casings in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $28.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $18.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $19.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $12.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $13.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $14.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $28.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $25.4M | 1.2K t |
Where Lebanon exports animal casings to
Germany alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $8.0M | 55% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 12% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 8.5% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 7.5% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 7.3% |
| Tunisia | $358K | 2.5% |
| Austria | $252K | 1.7% |
| Slovakia | $226K | 1.6% |
| Egypt | $197K | 1.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $96K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.29 per kg, 215% above the world average of $3.90. 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.
Animal casings imports to Lebanon
Lebanon imported $2.2 million of animal casings in 2024 (401 tonnes). Most of the value came from Australia (19%), Chile (10%), Syria (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 38%. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+712% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $415K | 19% |
| Chile | $218K | 10% |
| Syria | $195K | 9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $154K | 7.1% |
| Iraq | $142K | 6.6% |
| Uruguay | $124K | 5.7% |
| Uzbekistan | $109K | 5% |
| Egypt | $104K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $103K | 4.8% |
| Brazil | $72K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 0504: Guts, bladders and stomachs of animals (other than fish); whole and pieces thereof, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked.
Common questions
What is the value of animal casings exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported animal casings worth $14.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 117 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy animal casings from Lebanon?
Germany was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by Italy (12%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 560% on the year.
What is the average export price of animal casings per kg?
The average declared export value was about $12.29 per kg in 2024, 215% above the world average of $3.90 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 exports of animal casings from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $25.4 million in 2017 to $14.6 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2018 at $28.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also import animal casings?
Yes. Lebanon imported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Australia, Chile and Syria. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for animal casings?
The HS code for animal casings is heading 0504. In Lebanon all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 0504.00. It sits in HS chapter 05 (animal originated products; not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0504 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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