Bulk pet food imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $26.2 million of bulk pet food in 2024 (16.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 29% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $26.2M | 16.6K t |
| 2023 | $20.3M | 12.7K t |
| 2022 | $20.1M | 11.5K t |
| 2021 | $14.5M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $16.1M | 11.6K t |
| 2019 | $19.3M | 12.4K t |
| 2018 | $16.5M | 12.6K t |
| 2017 | $15.8M | 12.6K t |
Where Lebanon imports bulk pet food from
Most of the value came from Belgium (22%), France (10%), United States (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 40%. Among the main suppliers, Jordan grew fastest (+212% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $5.6M | 22% |
| France | $2.6M | 9.8% |
| United States | $2.3M | 8.6% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 5.7% |
| Egypt | $1.3M | 4.8% |
| Greece | $1.2M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 4.3% |
| Jordan | $1.1M | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.58 per kg, 55% above the world average of $1.02. 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.
Bulk pet food exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $796 thousand of bulk pet food in 2024 (448 tonnes). Most of it went to Syria (33%), Iraq (30%), Togo (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest (+205% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $262K | 33% |
| Iraq | $236K | 30% |
| Togo | $113K | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $68K | 8.5% |
| Nigeria | $59K | 7.5% |
| Turkey | $31K | 3.9% |
| Qatar | $20K | 2.5% |
| Republic of the Congo | $4K | 0.5% |
| Angola | $2K | 0.2% |
| Liberia | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon bulk pet food imports (HS 2309.90): 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 2309.90: Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk pet food imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported bulk pet food worth $26.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk pet food to Lebanon?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by France (10%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 212% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk pet food per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.58 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $1.02 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 pet food to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.8 million in 2017 to $26.2 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $18.6 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export bulk pet food?
Yes. Lebanon exported $796 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Iraq and Togo. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $25.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk pet food?
The HS code for bulk pet food is subheading 2309.90. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2309 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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