Canned tomatoes imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of canned tomatoes by Lebanon reached $11.7 million in 2024 (7.9 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 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 | $11.7M | 7.9K t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 9.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 8.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 9.8K t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 10.6K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $9.2M | 10.0K t |
Where Lebanon imports canned tomatoes from
Most of the value came from China (30%), Italy (22%), Syria (22%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 30% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 22% |
| Syria | $2.6M | 22% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 11% |
| Egypt | $543K | 4.6% |
| Iran | $332K | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $324K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $243K | 2.1% |
| Tunisia | $213K | 1.8% |
| Oman | $42K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 2002
| 2002.90 | Vegetable preparations: tomatoes, (other than whole or in pieces), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid | 93% |
| 2002.10 | Vegetable preparations: tomatoes, whole or in pieces, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid | 7.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2002.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.49 per kg, close to the world average of $1.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Canned tomatoes exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $1.4 million of canned tomatoes in 2024 (841 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (19%), United Kingdom (19%), Qatar (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest (+360% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $268K | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $265K | 19% |
| Qatar | $147K | 11% |
| Canada | $144K | 10% |
| United States | $83K | 5.9% |
| Venezuela | $79K | 5.7% |
| Republic of the Congo | $61K | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $43K | 3.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $39K | 2.8% |
| Ghana | $35K | 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 2002: Tomatoes; prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of canned tomatoes imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported canned tomatoes worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply canned tomatoes to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Italy (22%) and Syria (22%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 666% on the year.
What is the average import price of canned tomatoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.49 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $1.38 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 canned tomatoes to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.2 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export canned tomatoes?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and Qatar. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $10.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for canned tomatoes?
The HS code for canned tomatoes is heading 2002. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 2002.90 (93% of the value) and 2002.10 (7%). 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 2002 page.
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