Animal feed imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of animal feed by Lebanon reached $49.4 million in 2024 (26.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 29% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $49.4M | 26.2K t |
| 2023 | $38.2M | 19.9K t |
| 2022 | $36.0M | 23.3K t |
| 2021 | $25.9M | 17.8K t |
| 2020 | $25.7M | 19.2K t |
| 2019 | $33.0M | 21.5K t |
| 2018 | $27.7M | 21.5K t |
| 2017 | $25.6M | 20.0K t |
Where Lebanon imports animal feed from
The largest suppliers were France (15%), Belgium (12%), Italy (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 38%. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $7.2M | 15% |
| Belgium | $5.9M | 12% |
| Italy | $5.6M | 11% |
| Turkey | $5.2M | 11% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 7.4% |
| United States | $2.7M | 5.6% |
| Spain | $2.7M | 5.4% |
| China | $1.6M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $1.4M | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 2309
| 2309.90 | Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding | 53% |
| 2309.10 | Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feeding | 47% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2309.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.89 per kg, 24% above the world average of $1.52. 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 feed exports from Lebanon
Exports of animal feed by Lebanon reached $1.1 million in 2024 (583 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iraq (35%), Syria (23%), Togo (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $393K | 35% |
| Syria | $262K | 23% |
| Togo | $126K | 11% |
| Qatar | $112K | 9.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $68K | 6% |
| Nigeria | $59K | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $31K | 2.8% |
| Liberia | $30K | 2.7% |
| Ghana | $18K | 1.6% |
| Republic of the Congo | $17K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 2309: Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of animal feed imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported animal feed worth $49.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply animal feed to Lebanon?
France was the largest supplier with 15% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by Belgium (12%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average import price of animal feed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.89 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $1.52 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 animal feed to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.6 million in 2017 to $49.4 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export animal feed?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Syria and Togo. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $48.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for animal feed?
The HS code for animal feed is heading 2309. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 2309.90 (53% of the value) and 2309.10 (47%). It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2309 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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