Dried lentils imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported dried lentils worth $16.4 million (12.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $23.9 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 | $16.4M | 12.2K t |
| 2023 | $15.6M | 14.4K t |
| 2022 | $16.8M | 12.9K t |
| 2021 | $12.8M | 11.5K t |
| 2020 | $19.5M | 22.3K t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 17.4K t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 14.0K t |
| 2017 | $23.9M | 29.6K t |
Where Lebanon imports dried lentils from
Most of the value came from Canada (41%), Turkey (28%), Kazakhstan (14%). Among the main suppliers, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $6.7M | 41% |
| Turkey | $4.6M | 28% |
| Kazakhstan | $2.3M | 14% |
| Russia | $1.4M | 8.7% |
| Iraq | $893K | 5.5% |
| Australia | $248K | 1.5% |
| United States | $104K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $76K | 0.5% |
| Ukraine | $54K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $17K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.34 per kg, 61% above the world average of $0.83. 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 lentils exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported dried lentils worth $1.1 million (853 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (17%), Germany (11%), Cote d'Ivoire (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+471% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $181K | 17% |
| Germany | $119K | 11% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $91K | 8.5% |
| Qatar | $78K | 7.3% |
| Syria | $75K | 7% |
| United States | $56K | 5.3% |
| Republic of the Congo | $52K | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $44K | 4.1% |
| Cyprus | $39K | 3.6% |
| Ghana | $32K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon dried lentils imports (HS 0713.40): 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 0713.40: Vegetables, leguminous: lentils, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried lentils imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported dried lentils worth $16.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried lentils to Lebanon?
Canada was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by Turkey (28%) and Kazakhstan (14%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried lentils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.34 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $0.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried lentils to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.9 million in 2017 to $16.4 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2017 at $23.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.9 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export dried lentils?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Germany and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $15.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried lentils?
The HS code for dried lentils is subheading 0713.40. 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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