Antibiotics (other) imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported antibiotics (other) worth $3.9 million (112 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.4 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 | $3.9M | 112 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 100 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 24 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 20 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 15 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 17 t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 76 t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 81 t |
Where Lebanon imports antibiotics (other) from
Most of the value came from India (38%), China (33%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.5M | 38% |
| China | $1.3M | 33% |
| Italy | $472K | 12% |
| Romania | $208K | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $141K | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $73K | 1.9% |
| Denmark | $72K | 1.8% |
| Czech Republic | $66K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $42K | 1.1% |
| France | $39K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.03 per kg, 70% below the world average of $116.78, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon antibiotics (other) imports (HS 2941.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2941.90: Antibiotics: n.e.c. in heading no. 2941.
Common questions
What is the value of antibiotics (other) imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported antibiotics (other) worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 112 tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply antibiotics (other) to Lebanon?
India was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (33%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 588% on the year.
What is the average import price of antibiotics (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.03 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $116.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of antibiotics (other) to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2018 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for antibiotics (other)?
The HS code for antibiotics (other) is subheading 2941.90. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2941 page.
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