Chocolate imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chocolate by Lebanon reached $69.7 million in 2024 (9.8 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 | $69.7M | 9.8K t |
| 2023 | $65.7M | 10.0K t |
| 2022 | $71.1M | 17.3K t |
| 2021 | $46.4M | 11.4K t |
| 2020 | $30.5M | 7.3K t |
| 2019 | $76.3M | 14.9K t |
| 2018 | $78.1M | 15.7K t |
| 2017 | $71.6M | 15.1K t |
Where Lebanon imports chocolate from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (21%), Belgium (17%), Italy (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $14.8M | 21% |
| Belgium | $11.6M | 17% |
| Italy | $5.7M | 8.2% |
| Bulgaria | $4.7M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 6.1% |
| Poland | $4.1M | 6% |
| Netherlands | $4.0M | 5.7% |
| Egypt | $4.0M | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.5M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 3.1% |
Product types under HS 1806
| 1806.90 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18 | 54% |
| 1806.32 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, (not filled), weighing 2kg or less | 16% |
| 1806.20 | Chocolate & other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other… | 15% |
| 1806.31 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, filled, weighing 2kg or less | 15% |
| 1806.10 | Cocoa: powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1806.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.10 per kg, close to the world average of $6.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chocolate exports from Lebanon
Exports of chocolate by Lebanon reached $36.8 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Jordan (17%), Qatar (16%), China (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $6.4M | 18% |
| Qatar | $5.8M | 16% |
| China | $5.5M | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.5M | 12% |
| Kuwait | $2.2M | 6.1% |
| Morocco | $1.7M | 4.8% |
| United States | $993K | 2.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $893K | 2.4% |
| Iraq | $813K | 2.2% |
| Yemen | $786K | 2.1% |
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 1806: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of chocolate imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported chocolate worth $69.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply chocolate to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($14.8 million), followed by Belgium (17%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of chocolate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.10 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $6.27 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 chocolate to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $71.6 million in 2017 to $69.7 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2018 at $78.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export chocolate?
Yes. Lebanon exported $36.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Qatar and China. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $32.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for chocolate?
The HS code for chocolate is heading 1806. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 1806.90 (54% of the value) and 1806.32 (16%). It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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