Chewing gum imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $4.8 million of chewing gum in 2024 (765 tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $10.8 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 | $4.8M | 765 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 763 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 711 t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 410 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 388 t |
Where Lebanon imports chewing gum from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+413% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $3.5M | 72% |
| Turkey | $558K | 12% |
| Syria | $251K | 5.2% |
| Brazil | $202K | 4.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $73K | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $45K | 0.9% |
| United States | $32K | 0.7% |
| China | $25K | 0.5% |
| Jordan | $25K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $23K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.26 per kg, 61% above the world average of $3.89. 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.
Chewing gum exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported chewing gum worth $436 thousand (97 tonnes). Most of it went to Iraq (40%), Jordan (24%), Russia (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+281% on the year before).
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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 1704.10: Sugar confectionery: chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated, not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of chewing gum imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported chewing gum worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 765 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply chewing gum to Lebanon?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Turkey (12%) and Syria (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 413% on the year.
What is the average import price of chewing gum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.26 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $3.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of chewing gum to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 199%. The peak was 2019 at $10.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export chewing gum?
Yes. Lebanon exported $436 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Jordan and Russia. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for chewing gum?
The HS code for chewing gum is subheading 1704.10. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1704 page.
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