Cocoa powder imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported cocoa powder worth $10.9 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 45% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $10.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 1.9K t |
Where Lebanon imports cocoa powder from
Netherlands alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+395% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $6.1M | 56% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 18% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 11% |
| Malaysia | $467K | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $393K | 3.6% |
| Indonesia | $317K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $117K | 1.1% |
| China | $88K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $57K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $52K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.19 per kg, close to the world average of $4.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cocoa powder exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported cocoa powder worth $491 thousand (114 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Syria (46%), Turkey (18%), Jordan (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $226K | 46% |
| Turkey | $88K | 18% |
| Jordan | $41K | 8.4% |
| Iraq | $18K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 2.8% |
| Guinea | $13K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 2.3% |
| Republic of the Congo | $11K | 2.2% |
| Qatar | $10K | 1.9% |
| Canada | $9K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 1805: Cocoa; powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of cocoa powder imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported cocoa powder worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply cocoa powder to Lebanon?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Spain (18%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 395% on the year.
What is the average import price of cocoa powder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.19 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.28 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 cocoa powder to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, an increase of 116%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export cocoa powder?
Yes. Lebanon exported $491 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Turkey and Jordan. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cocoa powder?
The HS code for cocoa powder is heading 1805. In Lebanon all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1805.00. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1805 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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