Breakfast cereals imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported breakfast cereals worth $12.2 million (6.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $17.7 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 | $12.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $15.8M | 10.3K t |
| 2022 | $14.2M | 11.5K t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 13.9K t |
| 2020 | $12.1M | 16.8K t |
| 2019 | $16.5M | 12.3K t |
| 2018 | $15.7M | 16.8K t |
| 2017 | $17.7M | 24.7K t |
Where Lebanon imports breakfast cereals from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (40%), United Kingdom (11%), Poland (9%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+227% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $4.9M | 40% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 12% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 8.6% |
| France | $821K | 6.7% |
| Spain | $678K | 5.5% |
| Syria | $578K | 4.7% |
| United States | $374K | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $309K | 2.5% |
| Malta | $278K | 2.3% |
| Jordan | $272K | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 1904
| 1904.10 | Food preparations: obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products | 56% |
| 1904.30 | Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products (e.g. corn flakes): cereals, not maize (corn), in grain form or in… | 20% |
| 1904.90 | Food preparations: cereal or cereal products (excluding maize), in grain form, pre-cooked or otherwise prepared | 17% |
| 1904.20 | Food preparations: obtained from unroasted cereal flakes or from mixtures of unroasted cereal flakes and roasted cereal flakes or swelled cereals | 7.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.96 per kg, 36% below the world average of $3.04, 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.
Breakfast cereals exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $10.4 million of breakfast cereals in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Oman (30%), Iraq (17%), Jordan (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+842% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $3.1M | 30% |
| Iraq | $1.8M | 17% |
| Jordan | $1.1M | 11% |
| Qatar | $874K | 8.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $515K | 5% |
| United States | $446K | 4.3% |
| Kuwait | $257K | 2.5% |
| Liberia | $232K | 2.2% |
| Canada | $213K | 2.1% |
| Yemen | $190K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 1904: Prepared foods obtained by swelling or roasting cereals or cereal products (e.g. corn flakes); cereals (other than maize (corn)) in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains (not flour and meal), pre-cooked or otherwise prepared, n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of breakfast cereals imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported breakfast cereals worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply breakfast cereals to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (11%) and Poland (9%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 227% on the year.
What is the average import price of breakfast cereals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.96 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $3.04 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 breakfast cereals to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.7 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2017 at $17.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export breakfast cereals?
Yes. Lebanon exported $10.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Oman, Iraq and Jordan. That compares with imports of $12.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for breakfast cereals?
The HS code for breakfast cereals is heading 1904. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 1904.10 (56% of the value) and 1904.30 (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 1904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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