Durum wheat grain imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $145.9 million of durum wheat grain in 2024 (429.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 99% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 58% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $227.6 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 | $145.9M | 429.1K t |
| 2023 | $73.5M | 180.8K t |
| 2022 | $227.6M | 552.1K t |
| 2021 | $66.8M | 220.5K t |
| 2020 | $149.1M | 632.4K t |
| 2019 | $122.9M | 528.2K t |
| 2018 | $709K | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 26.3K t |
Where Lebanon imports durum wheat grain from
One supplier dominates: Ukraine accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $83.1M | 57% |
| Russia | $62.8M | 43% |
| United States | $9K | 0% |
| Canada | $4K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.34 per kg, 42% below the world average of $0.59, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Durum wheat grain exports from Lebanon
Exports of durum wheat grain by Lebanon reached $3.8 million in 2024 (11.6 thousand tonnes). Syria alone took 99% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $3.7M | 99% |
| Brazil | $5K | 0.1% |
| France | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.1% |
| Nigeria | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0% |
| Ghana | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon durum wheat grain imports (HS 1001.19): 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 1001.19: Cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed.
Common questions
What is the value of durum wheat grain imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported durum wheat grain worth $145.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 429.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 147 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 99% on 2023.
Which countries supply durum wheat grain to Lebanon?
Ukraine was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($83.1 million), followed by Russia (43%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of durum wheat grain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $0.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of durum wheat grain to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $145.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $227.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $99.0 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export durum wheat grain?
Yes. Lebanon exported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Brazil and France. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $142.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for durum wheat grain?
The HS code for durum wheat grain is subheading 1001.19. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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