Baking mixes imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $3.9 million of baking mixes in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more than in 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 | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 3.1K t |
Where Lebanon imports baking mixes from
The largest suppliers were Belgium (26%), United Arab Emirates (22%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $990K | 26% |
| United Arab Emirates | $865K | 22% |
| France | $420K | 11% |
| United States | $293K | 7.6% |
| Germany | $276K | 7.1% |
| Japan | $177K | 4.6% |
| Jordan | $161K | 4.2% |
| Romania | $130K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $106K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $94K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.86 per kg, close to the world average of $2.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Baking mixes exports from Lebanon
Exports of baking mixes by Lebanon reached $3.8 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Republic of the Congo (32%), Guinea (19%), Angola (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of the Congo | $1.2M | 33% |
| Guinea | $701K | 19% |
| Angola | $398K | 11% |
| Kuwait | $243K | 6.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $207K | 5.5% |
| Qatar | $175K | 4.7% |
| United States | $168K | 4.5% |
| Iraq | $142K | 3.8% |
| Australia | $103K | 2.7% |
| Malta | $58K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon baking mixes imports (HS 1901.20): 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 1901.20: Food preparations: mixes and doughs for the preparation of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares.
Common questions
What is the value of baking mixes imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported baking mixes worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply baking mixes to Lebanon?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($990 thousand), followed by the United Arab Emirates (22%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average import price of baking mixes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.86 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $2.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of baking mixes to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2018 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export baking mixes?
Yes. Lebanon exported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Republic of the Congo, Guinea and Angola. That compares with imports of $3.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for baking mixes?
The HS code for baking mixes is subheading 1901.20. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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