Corn groats imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $5.4 million of corn groats in 2024 (10.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $5.4M | 10.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 9.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 7.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 8.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 9.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 8.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 7.7K t |
Where Lebanon imports corn groats from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (44%), Italy (44%), Spain (8%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.4M | 44% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 44% |
| Spain | $419K | 7.7% |
| Hungary | $189K | 3.5% |
| United States | $43K | 0.8% |
| India | $40K | 0.7% |
| Greece | $4K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, 32% above the world average of $0.40. 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.
Corn groats exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported corn groats worth $563 thousand (1.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Yemen (26%), Morocco (23%), Oman (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Yemen grew fastest (+516% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Lebanon corn groats imports (HS 1103.13): 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 1103.13: Cereal groats and meal: of maize (corn).
Common questions
What is the value of corn groats imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported corn groats worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply corn groats to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Italy (44%) and Spain (8%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of corn groats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $0.40 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of corn groats to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 107%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export corn groats?
Yes. Lebanon exported $563 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, Morocco and Oman. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for corn groats?
The HS code for corn groats is subheading 1103.13. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1103 page.
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