Bananas exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of bananas by Lebanon reached $14.9 million in 2024 (18.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 41% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 80% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $38.1 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 | $14.9M | 18.0K t |
| 2023 | $25.4M | 27.8K t |
| 2022 | $25.8M | 41.9K t |
| 2021 | $38.1M | 63.7K t |
| 2020 | $22.6M | 44.0K t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 25.5K t |
| 2018 | $187K | 215 t |
| 2017 | $242K | 305 t |
Where Lebanon exports bananas to
Syria alone took 79% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $11.7M | 79% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 14% |
| Jordan | $690K | 4.6% |
| Iran | $168K | 1.1% |
| Kuwait | $113K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $76K | 0.5% |
| Iraq | $66K | 0.4% |
| Russia | $57K | 0.4% |
| Libya | $12K | 0.1% |
| Qatar | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0803
| 0803.90 | Fruit, edible: bananas, other than plantains, fresh or dried | 88% |
| 0803.10 | Fruit, edible: plantains, fresh or dried | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0803.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, 28% above the world average of $0.65. 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.
Bananas imports to Lebanon
Imports of bananas by Lebanon reached $672 thousand in 2024 (983 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Costa Rica accounted for 56% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | $378K | 56% |
| Ecuador | $288K | 43% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0.2% |
| Colombia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
| Iran | $0K | 0% |
| Peru | $0K | 0% |
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 0803: Bananas, including plantains; fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of bananas exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported bananas worth $14.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 153 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries buy bananas from Lebanon?
Syria was the largest buyer with 79% of the value ($11.7 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and Jordan (5%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 603% on the year.
What is the average export price of bananas per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $0.65 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 bananas from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $242 thousand in 2017 to $14.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $38.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also import bananas?
Yes. Lebanon imported $672 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Costa Rica, Ecuador and Turkey. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $14.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for bananas?
The HS code for bananas is heading 0803. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 0803.90 (88% of the value) and 0803.10 (12%). 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 0803 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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