Cereal groats imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cereal groats by Lebanon reached $6.4 million in 2024 (11.7 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $6.4M | 11.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 10.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 9.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 8.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 9.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 10.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 8.1K t |
Where Lebanon imports cereal groats from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (48%), Italy (37%), Spain (8%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $3.1M | 48% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 37% |
| Spain | $535K | 8.4% |
| Hungary | $189K | 3% |
| Austria | $60K | 0.9% |
| Croatia | $57K | 0.9% |
| United States | $48K | 0.8% |
| India | $40K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $10K | 0.2% |
| Ukraine | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1103
| 1103.13 | Cereal groats and meal: of maize (corn) | 85% |
| 1103.11 | Cereal groats and meal: of wheat | 12% |
| 1103.20 | Cereal pellets | 1.8% |
| 1103.19 | Cereal groats and meal: n.e.c. in heading no. 1103 | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1103.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, close to the world average of $0.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cereal groats exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $1.2 million of cereal groats in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Sweden (16%), Yemen (12%), Morocco (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+891% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $195K | 16% |
| Yemen | $148K | 12% |
| Morocco | $127K | 10% |
| Germany | $122K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $98K | 8% |
| Oman | $96K | 7.9% |
| Uzbekistan | $76K | 6.2% |
| Spain | $75K | 6.2% |
| Netherlands | $60K | 4.9% |
| United States | $43K | 3.5% |
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 1103: Cereal groats; meal and pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal groats imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported cereal groats worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply cereal groats to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Italy (37%) and Spain (8%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 75% on the year.
What is the average import price of cereal groats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $0.49 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 cereal groats to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 125%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export cereal groats?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sweden, Yemen and Morocco. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal groats?
The HS code for cereal groats is heading 1103. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 1103.13 (85% of the value) and 1103.11 (12%). It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1103 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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