Cigarettes imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported cigarettes worth $36.7 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $117.1 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 | $36.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $53.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $49.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $39.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $34.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $109.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $117.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $104.3M | 5.4K t |
Where Lebanon imports cigarettes from
The largest suppliers were Cyprus (36%), Germany (13%), Lithuania (9%). Among the main suppliers, Lithuania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $13.4M | 36% |
| Germany | $4.8M | 13% |
| Lithuania | $3.2M | 8.8% |
| Jordan | $2.3M | 6.2% |
| Belgium | $1.9M | 5.3% |
| Serbia | $1.9M | 5.1% |
| Poland | $1.7M | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 3.8% |
| Cuba | $1.3M | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $992K | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 2402
| 2402.20 | Cigarettes: containing tobacco | 53% |
| 2402.10 | Cigars, cheroots and cigarillos: containing tobacco including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto | 47% |
| 2402.90 | Cigars, cigarillos and cheroots: containing tobacco substitutes including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.69 per kg, 43% above the world average of $22.88. 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.
Cigarettes exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $14.5 million of cigarettes in 2024 (22 tonnes). Cyprus alone took 92% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $13.3M | 92% |
| Nigeria | $720K | 5% |
| Australia | $276K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $138K | 1% |
| Bahrain | $6K | 0% |
| Sierra Leone | $6K | 0% |
| Poland | $3K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0% |
| Kuwait | $3K | 0% |
| Angola | $2K | 0% |
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 2402: Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes; of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes.
Common questions
What is the value of cigarettes imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported cigarettes worth $36.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply cigarettes to Lebanon?
Cyprus was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($13.4 million), followed by Germany (13%) and Lithuania (9%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Serbia grew fastest among the top ten, up 169% on the year.
What is the average import price of cigarettes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.69 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $22.88 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 cigarettes to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $104.3 million in 2017 to $36.7 million in 2024, a fall of 65%. The peak was 2018 at $117.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export cigarettes?
Yes. Lebanon exported $14.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cyprus, Nigeria and Australia. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $22.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigarettes?
The HS code for cigarettes is heading 2402. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 2402.20 (53% of the value) and 2402.10 (47%). It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2402 page.
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