Apples and pears exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon exported apples and pears worth $21.8 million (16.5 thousand tonnes). That is 50% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $86.4 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 | $21.8M | 16.5K t |
| 2023 | $43.1M | 37.6K t |
| 2022 | $86.4M | 108.2K t |
| 2021 | $40.9M | 103.4K t |
| 2020 | $26.7M | 69.7K t |
| 2019 | $35.8M | 67.6K t |
| 2018 | $29.3M | 37.1K t |
| 2017 | $29.9M | 42.7K t |
Where Lebanon exports apples and pears to
One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 90% of the value.
Product types under HS 0808
| 0808.10 | Fruit, edible: apples, fresh | 96% |
| 0808.30 | Fruit, edible: pears, fresh | 4.3% |
| 0808.40 | Fruit, edible: quinces, fresh | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0808.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, 22% above the world average of $1.08. 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.
Apples and pears imports to Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon imported apples and pears worth $2.0 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Italy (45%), Turkey (44%), Chile (4%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $903K | 45% |
| Turkey | $881K | 44% |
| Chile | $90K | 4.5% |
| Portugal | $40K | 2% |
| China | $30K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $28K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $19K | 0.9% |
| Syria | $6K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.3% |
| France | $4K | 0.2% |
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 0808: Apples, pears and quinces; fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of apples and pears exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported apples and pears worth $21.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 150 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries buy apples and pears from Lebanon?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 90% of the value ($19.6 million), followed by Iraq (3%) and Jordan (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average export price of apples and pears per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $1.08 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 apples and pears from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $29.9 million in 2017 to $21.8 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2022 at $86.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also import apples and pears?
Yes. Lebanon imported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Turkey and Chile. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $19.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for apples and pears?
The HS code for apples and pears is heading 0808. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 0808.10 (96% of the value) and 0808.30 (4%). It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0808 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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