Dried chickpeas imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported dried chickpeas worth $25.1 million (22.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 32% more than in 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 | $25.1M | 22.5K t |
| 2023 | $19.1M | 15.5K t |
| 2022 | $26.5M | 20.8K t |
| 2021 | $17.9M | 18.7K t |
| 2020 | $15.3M | 23.2K t |
| 2019 | $12.2M | 15.0K t |
| 2018 | $13.5M | 16.7K t |
| 2017 | $17.0M | 15.3K t |
Where Lebanon imports dried chickpeas from
The largest suppliers were Russia (35%), Turkey (29%), Mexico (10%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $8.8M | 35% |
| Turkey | $7.2M | 29% |
| Mexico | $2.6M | 11% |
| Canada | $2.0M | 8.2% |
| United States | $1.9M | 7.4% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $1.5M | 6% |
| Australia | $322K | 1.3% |
| Argentina | $175K | 0.7% |
| India | $174K | 0.7% |
| Bulgaria | $135K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, close to the world average of $1.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried chickpeas exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $968 thousand of dried chickpeas in 2024 (544 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Turkey (31%), United Kingdom (9%), Qatar (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $304K | 31% |
| United Kingdom | $84K | 8.7% |
| Qatar | $76K | 7.8% |
| Syria | $75K | 7.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $74K | 7.6% |
| Germany | $37K | 3.8% |
| Switzerland | $33K | 3.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $31K | 3.2% |
| Nigeria | $25K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $24K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon dried chickpeas imports (HS 0713.20): 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 0713.20: Vegetables, leguminous: chickpeas (garbanzos), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried chickpeas imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported dried chickpeas worth $25.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried chickpeas to Lebanon?
Russia was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by Turkey (29%) and Mexico (10%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried chickpeas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $1.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dried chickpeas to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.0 million in 2017 to $25.1 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2022 at $26.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.3 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export dried chickpeas?
Yes. Lebanon exported $968 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, the United Kingdom and Qatar. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $24.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried chickpeas?
The HS code for dried chickpeas is subheading 0713.20. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0713 page.
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