Butter and dairy spreads imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of butter and dairy spreads by Lebanon reached $32.8 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 46% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $42.5 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 | $32.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $22.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $21.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $13.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $15.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $36.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $42.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $36.5M | 5.2K t |
Where Lebanon imports butter and dairy spreads from
Most of the value came from Denmark (40%), Netherlands (19%), France (14%). Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $13.3M | 40% |
| Netherlands | $6.1M | 19% |
| France | $4.5M | 14% |
| Belgium | $2.7M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 4% |
| Ukraine | $1.1M | 3.4% |
| Egypt | $738K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $376K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $269K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 0405
| 0405.10 | Dairy produce: derived from milk, butter | 71% |
| 0405.90 | Dairy produce: fats and oils derived from milk (other than butter or dairy spreads) | 28% |
| 0405.20 | Dairy produce: dairy spreads | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0405.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.27 per kg, close to the world average of $6.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Butter and dairy spreads exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $365 thousand of butter and dairy spreads in 2024 (88 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (19%), Germany (15%), Ghana (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Sierra Leone grew fastest (+638% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $70K | 19% |
| Germany | $56K | 15% |
| Ghana | $48K | 13% |
| Luxembourg | $36K | 9.8% |
| Guinea | $29K | 8% |
| Qatar | $28K | 7.6% |
| Sierra Leone | $27K | 7.3% |
| Maldives | $12K | 3.4% |
| Angola | $11K | 2.9% |
| Gambia | $9K | 2.5% |
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 0405: Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads.
Common questions
What is the value of butter and dairy spreads imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported butter and dairy spreads worth $32.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply butter and dairy spreads to Lebanon?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($13.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (19%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 809% on the year.
What is the average import price of butter and dairy spreads per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.27 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $6.74 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 butter and dairy spreads to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.5 million in 2017 to $32.8 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2018 at $42.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export butter and dairy spreads?
Yes. Lebanon exported $365 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and Ghana. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $32.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for butter and dairy spreads?
The HS code for butter and dairy spreads is heading 0405. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 0405.10 (71% of the value) and 0405.90 (28%). It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0405 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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