Cabbage and brassicas imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $4.4 million of cabbage and brassicas in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). That is 32% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 135% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.5 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 | $4.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 12.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $739K | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $6K | 2 t |
| 2017 | $11K | 3 t |
Where Lebanon imports cabbage and brassicas from
Syria alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $4.4M | 99% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
| Jordan | $2K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $2K | 0% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0704
| 0704.90 | Vegetables, brassica: edible, n.e.c. in heading no. 0704, fresh or chilled | 56% |
| 0704.10 | Vegetables, brassica: cauliflowers and headed broccoli, fresh or chilled | 43% |
| 0704.20 | Vegetables, brassica: brussel sprouts, fresh or chilled | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.28 per kg, 60% above the world average of $0.80. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 0704: Cabbages, cauliflowers, kohlrabi, kale and similar edible brassicas; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of cabbage and brassicas imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported cabbage and brassicas worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply cabbage and brassicas to Lebanon?
Syria was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (0%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 294% on the year.
What is the average import price of cabbage and brassicas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.28 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $0.80 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 cabbage and brassicas to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11 thousand in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $6.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for cabbage and brassicas?
The HS code for cabbage and brassicas is heading 0704. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 0704.90 (56% of the value) and 0704.10 (43%). It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0704 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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