Corticosteroid medicines (packaged) imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $10.5 million of corticosteroid medicines (packaged) in 2024 (63 tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $17.1 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 | $10.5M | 63 t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 65 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 35 t |
| 2021 | $9.2M | 51 t |
| 2020 | $11.4M | 81 t |
| 2019 | $14.4M | 107 t |
| 2018 | $15.5M | 112 t |
| 2017 | $17.1M | 116 t |
Where Lebanon imports corticosteroid medicines (packaged) from
The largest suppliers were Sweden (25%), Belgium (24%), Netherlands (21%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+488% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $2.7M | 25% |
| Belgium | $2.6M | 24% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 21% |
| France | $831K | 7.9% |
| Ireland | $538K | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $466K | 4.4% |
| Poland | $433K | 4.1% |
| Spain | $248K | 2.4% |
| Canada | $216K | 2.1% |
| Argentina | $100K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $166.19 per kg, 21% above the world average of $137.60. 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.
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The shipment records behind Lebanon corticosteroid medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.32): 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 3004.32: Medicaments: containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of corticosteroid medicines (packaged) imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported corticosteroid medicines (packaged) worth $10.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 63 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply corticosteroid medicines (packaged) to Lebanon?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Belgium (24%) and the Netherlands (21%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 488% on the year.
What is the average import price of corticosteroid medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $166.19 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $137.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of corticosteroid medicines (packaged) to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.1 million in 2017 to $10.5 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2017 at $17.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for corticosteroid medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for corticosteroid medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.32. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
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