Essential oil exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of essential oil by Lebanon reached $6.0 million in 2024 (340 tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.0M | 340 t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 482 t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 786 t |
Where Lebanon exports essential oil to
Most of it went to United States (22%), United Kingdom (10%), Canada (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+218% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.3M | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $621K | 10% |
| Canada | $454K | 7.6% |
| Jordan | $445K | 7.4% |
| Australia | $415K | 6.9% |
| Kuwait | $414K | 6.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $288K | 4.8% |
| Oman | $258K | 4.3% |
| France | $251K | 4.2% |
| Qatar | $239K | 4% |
Product types under HS 3301
| 3301.90 | Oils, essential: concentrates in fats, fixed oils, waxes and the like, terpenic by-products, aqueous distillates and solutions, extracted oleoresins… | 89% |
| 3301.19 | Oils, essential: of citrus fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes | 5.1% |
| 3301.29 | Oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes | 4.3% |
| 3301.13 | Oils, essential: of lemon (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes | 1.1% |
| 3301.25 | Oils, essential: of mints (excluding peppermint), terpeneless or not, including concretes and absolutes | 0.7% |
| 3301.12 | Oils, essential: of orange (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes | 0.3% |
| 3301.30 | Resinoids | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3301.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.65 per kg, 25% below the world average of $23.68, 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.
Essential oil imports to Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon imported essential oil worth $425 thousand (24 tonnes). The largest suppliers were India (23%), Germany (22%), Italy (16%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+465% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $97K | 23% |
| Germany | $93K | 22% |
| Italy | $67K | 16% |
| Pakistan | $65K | 15% |
| United States | $23K | 5.4% |
| China | $20K | 4.7% |
| Syria | $15K | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 1.8% |
| France | $7K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 3301: Oils; essential (concretes, absolutes); concentrates thereof in fats, fixed oils, waxes or the like (obtained by enfleurage or maceration); aqueous distillates, solutions and terpenic by-products thereof; resinoids; extracted oleoresins.
Common questions
What is the value of essential oil exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported essential oil worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 340 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy essential oil from Lebanon?
The United States was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (10%) and Canada (8%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 85 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 218% on the year.
What is the average export price of essential oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $17.65 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $23.68 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 exports of essential oil from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 182%. The peak was 2022 at $8.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also import essential oil?
Yes. Lebanon imported $425 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Germany and Italy. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for essential oil?
The HS code for essential oil is heading 3301. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 3301.90 (88% of the value) and 3301.19 (5%). It sits in HS chapter 33 (essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3301 page.
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