Crustaceans imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of crustaceans by Lebanon reached $16.0 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 30% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $16.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 759 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 525 t |
| 2019 | $14.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $12.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $11.3M | 1.6K t |
Where Lebanon imports crustaceans from
Most of the value came from India (45%), Ecuador (31%), Vietnam (12%). Among the main suppliers, Ecuador grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $7.2M | 45% |
| Ecuador | $5.0M | 32% |
| Vietnam | $1.9M | 12% |
| Egypt | $393K | 2.5% |
| Venezuela | $278K | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $220K | 1.4% |
| France | $159K | 1% |
| Iran | $151K | 0.9% |
| United States | $136K | 0.9% |
| Pakistan | $135K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 0306
| 0306.17 | Crustaceans: frozen, shrimps and prawns, excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell… | 89% |
| 0306.16 | Crustaceans: frozen, cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking… | 5.4% |
| 0306.19 | Crustaceans: frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0306.1, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by… | 2.1% |
| 0306.32 | Crustaceans: live, fresh or chilled, lobsters (Homarus spp.), whether in shell or not | 0.9% |
| 0306.12 | Crustaceans: frozen, lobsters (Homarus spp.), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by… | 0.5% |
| 0306.15 | Crustaceans: frozen, Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by… | 0.4% |
| 0306.14 | Crustaceans: frozen, crabs, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water | 0.4% |
| 0306.36 | Crustaceans: live, fresh or chilled, shrimps and prawns excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.14 per kg, close to the world average of $8.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Crustaceans exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $302 thousand of crustaceans in 2024 (44 tonnes). India alone took 76% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Liberia grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $229K | 76% |
| Liberia | $38K | 13% |
| Republic of the Congo | $13K | 4.2% |
| Cameroon | $11K | 3.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $10K | 3.2% |
| Gabon | $2K | 0.5% |
| Sierra Leone | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 0306: Crustaceans; in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, steamed or boiled, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine.
Common questions
What is the value of crustaceans imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported crustaceans worth $16.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply crustaceans to Lebanon?
India was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by Ecuador (31%) and Vietnam (12%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 155% on the year.
What is the average import price of crustaceans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.14 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $8.11 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 crustaceans to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.3 million in 2017 to $16.0 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export crustaceans?
Yes. Lebanon exported $302 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Liberia and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $15.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for crustaceans?
The HS code for crustaceans is heading 0306. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 0306.17 (89% of the value) and 0306.16 (5%). It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0306 page.
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