Double cream imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $9.8 million of double cream in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 39% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $12.7 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 | $9.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $12.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $10.8M | 3.6K t |
Where Lebanon imports double cream from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (40%), France (24%), Denmark (16%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+483% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $3.9M | 40% |
| France | $2.3M | 24% |
| Denmark | $1.5M | 16% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 11% |
| Ireland | $156K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $152K | 1.6% |
| Syria | $147K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $137K | 1.4% |
| Kuwait | $114K | 1.2% |
| Cyprus | $92K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.36 per kg, close to the world average of $3.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 0401.50: Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10%.
Common questions
What is the value of double cream imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported double cream worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply double cream to Lebanon?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by France (24%) and Denmark (16%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Syria grew fastest among the top ten, up 996% on the year.
What is the average import price of double cream per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.36 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $3.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of double cream to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.8 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2018 at $12.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for double cream?
The HS code for double cream is subheading 0401.50. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0401 page.
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