Chestnuts in shell imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chestnuts in shell by Lebanon reached $3.2 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 34% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.7 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 | $3.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 766 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 929 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 671 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 3.1K t |
Where Lebanon imports chestnuts in shell from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.7M | 86% |
| China | $433K | 14% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $31K | 1% |
| Australia | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.61 per kg, close to the world average of $2.60.
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 chestnuts in shell imports (HS 0802.41): 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 0802.41: Nuts, edible: chestnuts (Castanea spp.), fresh or dried, in shell.
Common questions
What is the value of chestnuts in shell imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported chestnuts in shell worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 121 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply chestnuts in shell to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (14%) and Cote d'Ivoire (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 35% on the year.
What is the average import price of chestnuts in shell per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.61 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chestnuts in shell to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 61%. The peak was 2018 at $8.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for chestnuts in shell?
The HS code for chestnuts in shell is subheading 0802.41. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0802 page.
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