Chocolate preparations (other) imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $37.4 million of chocolate preparations (other) in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). That is 16% 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 | $37.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $32.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $42.7M | 11.2K t |
| 2021 | $22.0M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $16.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $36.7M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $36.2M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $33.9M | 7.0K t |
Where Lebanon imports chocolate preparations (other) from
Most of the value came from Turkey (27%), Italy (12%), Belgium (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $10.1M | 27% |
| Italy | $4.6M | 12% |
| Belgium | $3.2M | 8.6% |
| Poland | $3.2M | 8.5% |
| Bulgaria | $2.1M | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $2.1M | 5.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.8M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 4.1% |
| Romania | $1.3M | 3.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.56 per kg, close to the world average of $6.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chocolate preparations (other) exports from Lebanon
Exports of chocolate preparations (other) by Lebanon reached $23.5 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were China (21%), Jordan (18%), United Arab Emirates (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 21% |
| Jordan | $4.3M | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.2M | 9.4% |
| Qatar | $2.2M | 9.3% |
| Kuwait | $2.0M | 8.6% |
| Morocco | $1.5M | 6.4% |
| Azerbaijan | $599K | 2.6% |
| Iraq | $534K | 2.3% |
| United States | $529K | 2.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $510K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon chocolate preparations (other) imports (HS 1806.90): 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 1806.90: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18.
Common questions
What is the value of chocolate preparations (other) imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported chocolate preparations (other) worth $37.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply chocolate preparations (other) to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by Italy (12%) and Belgium (9%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 97% on the year.
What is the average import price of chocolate preparations (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.56 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $6.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chocolate preparations (other) to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.9 million in 2017 to $37.4 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $42.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.2 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export chocolate preparations (other)?
Yes. Lebanon exported $23.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $13.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for chocolate preparations (other)?
The HS code for chocolate preparations (other) is subheading 1806.90. 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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