Canned sweetcorn imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of canned sweetcorn by Lebanon reached $7.5 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 3% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $11.6 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 | $7.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $11.6M | 9.6K t |
| 2017 | $9.3M | 9.0K t |
Where Lebanon imports canned sweetcorn from
One supplier dominates: Thailand accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+131% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $4.6M | 62% |
| China | $2.3M | 31% |
| Egypt | $291K | 3.9% |
| Syria | $202K | 2.7% |
| Hungary | $64K | 0.9% |
| United States | $14K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $8K | 0.1% |
| France | $6K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.78 per kg, close to the world average of $1.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon canned sweetcorn imports (HS 2005.80): 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 2005.80: Vegetable preparations: sweetcorn (zea mays var. saccharata), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of canned sweetcorn imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported canned sweetcorn worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply canned sweetcorn to Lebanon?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by China (30%) and Egypt (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 131% on the year.
What is the average import price of canned sweetcorn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.78 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $1.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of canned sweetcorn to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.3 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2018 at $11.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for canned sweetcorn?
The HS code for canned sweetcorn is subheading 2005.80. It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2005 page.
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