Coffee imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coffee by Lebanon reached $120.9 million in 2024 (26.2 thousand tonnes). That is 40% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $120.9M | 26.2K t |
| 2023 | $86.1M | 20.6K t |
| 2022 | $58.5M | 17.1K t |
| 2021 | $51.1M | 23.7K t |
| 2020 | $42.5M | 22.1K t |
| 2019 | $62.4M | 30.8K t |
| 2018 | $69.0M | 29.7K t |
| 2017 | $68.8M | 24.4K t |
Where Lebanon imports coffee from
One supplier dominates: Brazil accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $90.3M | 75% |
| Uganda | $4.5M | 3.7% |
| Sierra Leone | $3.8M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $2.5M | 2.1% |
| Colombia | $2.5M | 2.1% |
| Vietnam | $2.4M | 2% |
| Ethiopia | $2.3M | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $2.2M | 1.8% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 1.4% |
| Togo | $1.1M | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 0901
| 0901.11 | Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated | 90% |
| 0901.21 | Coffee: roasted, not decaffeinated | 9.1% |
| 0901.12 | Coffee: decaffeinated, not roasted | 0.5% |
| 0901.90 | Coffee: husks and skins, coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion | 0.5% |
| 0901.22 | Coffee: roasted, decaffeinated | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.62 per kg, close to the world average of $5.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coffee exports from Lebanon
Exports of coffee by Lebanon reached $30.5 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Qatar (16%), United States (12%), United Arab Emirates (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $4.7M | 16% |
| United States | $3.7M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.3M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 7.3% |
| Jordan | $1.9M | 6.4% |
| Canada | $1.9M | 6.3% |
| South Africa | $1.9M | 6.1% |
| Sweden | $1.4M | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 3.4% |
| Iraq | $875K | 2.9% |
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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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 0901: Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion.
Common questions
What is the value of coffee imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported coffee worth $120.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply coffee to Lebanon?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($90.3 million), followed by Uganda (4%) and Sierra Leone (3%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Sierra Leone grew fastest among the top ten, up 512% on the year.
What is the average import price of coffee per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.62 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $5.43 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 coffee to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $68.8 million in 2017 to $120.9 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export coffee?
Yes. Lebanon exported $30.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, the United States and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $90.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for coffee?
The HS code for coffee is heading 0901. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 0901.11 (90% of the value) and 0901.21 (9%). It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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