Bulk chocolate imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported bulk chocolate worth $10.3 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $14.0 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 | $10.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $14.0M | 3.5K t |
Where Lebanon imports bulk chocolate from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $7.3M | 71% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 10% |
| Italy | $321K | 3.1% |
| Hungary | $283K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $278K | 2.7% |
| Spain | $184K | 1.8% |
| France | $154K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $134K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $133K | 1.3% |
| Jordan | $89K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.44 per kg, close to the world average of $5.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bulk chocolate exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported bulk chocolate worth $2.1 million (212 tonnes). Most of it went to Qatar (32%), China (24%), Egypt (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+293% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $657K | 32% |
| China | $506K | 24% |
| Egypt | $249K | 12% |
| Jordan | $223K | 11% |
| Morocco | $134K | 6.5% |
| Canada | $98K | 4.7% |
| Brunei | $42K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $42K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $35K | 1.7% |
| Iraq | $34K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon bulk chocolate imports (HS 1806.20): 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 1806.20: Chocolate & other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, content exceeding 2kg.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk chocolate imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported bulk chocolate worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk chocolate to Lebanon?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Germany (10%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 970% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk chocolate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.44 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $5.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bulk chocolate to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.0 million in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2017 at $14.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export bulk chocolate?
Yes. Lebanon exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, China and Egypt. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk chocolate?
The HS code for bulk chocolate is subheading 1806.20. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
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