Corn starch imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $4.3 million of corn starch in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $4.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 8.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 9.8K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 8.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 7.0K t |
Where Lebanon imports corn starch from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+536% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.2M | 51% |
| Egypt | $1.2M | 27% |
| Pakistan | $285K | 6.6% |
| United States | $210K | 4.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $158K | 3.7% |
| Russia | $103K | 2.4% |
| Ukraine | $50K | 1.2% |
| Bulgaria | $45K | 1% |
| Brazil | $23K | 0.5% |
| Syria | $19K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, close to the world average of $0.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Corn starch exports from Lebanon
Exports of corn starch by Lebanon reached $262 thousand in 2024 (383 tonnes). Most of it went to Netherlands (15%), Cyprus (12%), Gabon (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Gabon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $39K | 15% |
| Cyprus | $32K | 12% |
| Gabon | $30K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $27K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 7.3% |
| Qatar | $16K | 5.9% |
| Kuwait | $14K | 5.1% |
| United States | $13K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $12K | 4.6% |
| Angola | $10K | 3.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon corn starch imports (HS 1108.12): 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 1108.12: Starch: maize (corn) starch.
Common questions
What is the value of corn starch imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported corn starch worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply corn starch to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Egypt (27%) and Pakistan (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 569% on the year.
What is the average import price of corn starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $0.59 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 starch to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2022 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export corn starch?
Yes. Lebanon exported $262 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Cyprus and Gabon. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for corn starch?
The HS code for corn starch is subheading 1108.12. 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 1108 page.
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