Dates imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported dates worth $13.5 million (4.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $13.5M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 9.8K t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 10.9K t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 7.8K t |
| 2019 | $15.4M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 1.5K t |
Where Lebanon imports dates from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (42%), Jordan (26%), United Arab Emirates (9%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $5.7M | 42% |
| Jordan | $3.6M | 27% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 9.1% |
| Iraq | $1.0M | 7.7% |
| Iran | $822K | 6.1% |
| Egypt | $438K | 3.2% |
| Tunisia | $179K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $129K | 1% |
| Palestine | $125K | 0.9% |
| Costa Rica | $67K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.77 per kg, 115% above the world average of $1.29. 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.
Dates exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $1.9 million of dates in 2024 (735 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Australia (28%), Germany (13%), Netherlands (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Republic of the Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $525K | 28% |
| Germany | $252K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $145K | 7.7% |
| Republic of the Congo | $99K | 5.3% |
| Nigeria | $93K | 4.9% |
| Canada | $91K | 4.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $83K | 4.4% |
| Ghana | $83K | 4.4% |
| Guinea | $48K | 2.5% |
| Switzerland | $44K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon dates imports (HS 0804.10): 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 0804.10: Fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dates imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported dates worth $13.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply dates to Lebanon?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Jordan (26%) and the United Arab Emirates (9%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 278% on the year.
What is the average import price of dates per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.77 per kg in 2024, 115% above the world average of $1.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dates to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $13.5 million in 2024, an increase of 409%. The peak was 2019 at $15.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export dates?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Australia, Germany and the Netherlands. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $11.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for dates?
The HS code for dates is subheading 0804.10. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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