Filled chocolate bars exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of filled chocolate bars by Lebanon reached $10.8 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $14.3 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 | $10.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $14.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $11.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 933 t |
| 2019 | $14.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 283 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 182 t |
Where Lebanon exports filled chocolate bars to
The largest buyer markets were Qatar (27%), United Arab Emirates (20%), Jordan (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+191% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $2.9M | 27% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.2M | 20% |
| Jordan | $1.9M | 18% |
| Yemen | $753K | 7% |
| Libya | $512K | 4.8% |
| United States | $440K | 4.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $365K | 3.4% |
| Malaysia | $290K | 2.7% |
| Iraq | $243K | 2.3% |
| Ghana | $189K | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.56 per kg, close to the world average of $6.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Filled chocolate bars imports to Lebanon
Lebanon imported $10.3 million of filled chocolate bars in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Turkey (19%), Netherlands (16%), Egypt (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+799% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.0M | 19% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 16% |
| Egypt | $853K | 8.3% |
| Poland | $766K | 7.4% |
| Italy | $727K | 7.1% |
| Germany | $558K | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $433K | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $400K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $388K | 3.8% |
| Brazil | $342K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon filled chocolate bars exports (HS 1806.31): 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 1806.31: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, filled, weighing 2kg or less.
Common questions
What is the value of filled chocolate bars exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported filled chocolate bars worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 153 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy filled chocolate bars from Lebanon?
Qatar was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (20%) and Jordan (18%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 44 buyer countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 191% on the year.
What is the average export price of filled chocolate bars per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.56 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $6.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of filled chocolate bars from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024, an increase of 331%. The peak was 2019 at $14.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
Does Lebanon also import filled chocolate bars?
Yes. Lebanon imported $10.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, the Netherlands and Egypt. That compares with exports of $10.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for filled chocolate bars?
The HS code for filled chocolate bars is subheading 1806.31. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Lebanon. Tell us your product to see it live.
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