Dried kidney beans imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $7.2 million of dried kidney beans in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 32% 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 | $7.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 5.0K t |
Where Lebanon imports dried kidney beans from
Egypt alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $4.2M | 59% |
| Argentina | $698K | 9.7% |
| China | $415K | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $356K | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $326K | 4.5% |
| Canada | $280K | 3.9% |
| Peru | $275K | 3.8% |
| United States | $167K | 2.3% |
| Chile | $144K | 2% |
| France | $81K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.44 per kg, 21% above the world average of $1.19. 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 kidney beans exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $280 thousand of dried kidney beans in 2024 (193 tonnes). Most of it went to United Kingdom (21%), Netherlands (12%), Qatar (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+680% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $60K | 21% |
| Netherlands | $32K | 12% |
| Qatar | $28K | 10% |
| Turkey | $26K | 9.2% |
| Germany | $20K | 7% |
| Sweden | $18K | 6.3% |
| Republic of the Congo | $15K | 5.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $15K | 5.2% |
| Ghana | $9K | 3% |
| Nigeria | $7K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon dried kidney beans imports (HS 0713.33): 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 0713.33: Vegetables, leguminous: kidney beans, including white pea beans (phaseolus vulgaris), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried kidney beans imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported dried kidney beans worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried kidney beans to Lebanon?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Argentina (10%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried kidney beans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.44 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $1.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried kidney beans to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2020 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export dried kidney beans?
Yes. Lebanon exported $280 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Qatar. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried kidney beans?
The HS code for dried kidney beans is subheading 0713.33. 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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