Dried fruit imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dried fruit by Lebanon reached $2.7 million in 2024 (463 tonnes). Value rose 43% 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 | $2.7M | 463 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 510 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 531 t |
| 2021 | $818K | 467 t |
| 2020 | $709K | 296 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 694 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 669 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 820 t |
Where Lebanon imports dried fruit from
Turkey alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.4M | 54% |
| India | $237K | 8.9% |
| France | $210K | 7.9% |
| China | $190K | 7.1% |
| Chile | $190K | 7.1% |
| Thailand | $154K | 5.8% |
| Iran | $98K | 3.7% |
| Argentina | $81K | 3% |
| Syria | $31K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $12K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 0813
| 0813.10 | Fruit, edible: apricots, dried | 50% |
| 0813.40 | Fruit, edible: fruit n.e.c. in heading no. 0812, dried | 30% |
| 0813.20 | Fruit, edible: prunes, dried | 14% |
| 0813.50 | Nuts, edible: mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of chapter 08 | 5.7% |
| 0813.30 | Fruit, edible: apples, dried | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0813.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.74 per kg, 91% above the world average of $3.00. 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.
Dried fruit exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported dried fruit worth $589 thousand (128 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Canada (16%), Germany (13%), Kuwait (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+286% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $97K | 16% |
| Germany | $78K | 13% |
| Kuwait | $53K | 9.1% |
| United States | $40K | 6.8% |
| France | $40K | 6.8% |
| Qatar | $30K | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $25K | 4.2% |
| Nigeria | $24K | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $21K | 3.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $17K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 0813: Fruit, dried, other than that of heading no. 0801 to 0806; mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of dried fruit imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported dried fruit worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 463 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried fruit to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by India (9%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 358% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried fruit per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.74 per kg in 2024, 91% above the world average of $3.00 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 dried fruit to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export dried fruit?
Yes. Lebanon exported $589 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Germany and Kuwait. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried fruit?
The HS code for dried fruit is heading 0813. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 0813.10 (50% of the value) and 0813.40 (30%). 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 0813 page.
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