Common wheat grain imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported common wheat grain worth $121.8 million (603.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 44% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $256.1 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 | $121.8M | 603.3K t |
| 2023 | $84.7M | 458.0K t |
| 2022 | $167.7M | 602.7K t |
| 2021 | $244.7M | 970.3K t |
| 2020 | $256.1M | 1.20M t |
| 2019 | $155.1M | 737.6K t |
| 2018 | $199.7M | 1.05M t |
| 2017 | $188.4M | 1.08M t |
Where Lebanon imports common wheat grain from
Ukraine alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+530% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $96.9M | 80% |
| Romania | $20.4M | 17% |
| Moldova | $3.5M | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $968K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $3K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.20 per kg, 23% below the world average of $0.26, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon common wheat grain imports (HS 1001.99): 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 1001.99: Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed.
Common questions
What is the value of common wheat grain imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported common wheat grain worth $121.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 603.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply common wheat grain to Lebanon?
Ukraine was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($96.9 million), followed by Romania (17%) and Moldova (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 530% on the year.
What is the average import price of common wheat grain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.20 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $0.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of common wheat grain to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $188.4 million in 2017 to $121.8 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2020 at $256.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $177.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for common wheat grain?
The HS code for common wheat grain is subheading 1001.99. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1001 page.
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