Fish fillets imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported fish fillets worth $9.3 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $13.5 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 | $9.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $13.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 924 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 594 t |
Where Lebanon imports fish fillets from
The largest suppliers were Vietnam (35%), Norway (35%), Uganda (10%). Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $3.3M | 36% |
| Norway | $3.3M | 35% |
| Uganda | $952K | 10% |
| Indonesia | $621K | 6.7% |
| Chile | $282K | 3% |
| Japan | $175K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $158K | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $118K | 1.3% |
| China | $118K | 1.3% |
| Egypt | $85K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 0304
| 0304.41 | Fish fillets: fresh or chilled, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha… | 30% |
| 0304.62 | Fish fillets: frozen, catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.) | 30% |
| 0304.89 | Fish fillets: frozen, of fish n.e.c. in heading 0304.8 | 13% |
| 0304.33 | Fish fillets: fresh or chilled, Nile perch (Lates niloticus) | 8.2% |
| 0304.81 | Fish fillets: frozen, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus… | 7.3% |
| 0304.99 | Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced: frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0304.9 | 2.7% |
| 0304.87 | Fish fillets: frozen, tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito (Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) pelamis) | 2.1% |
| 0304.49 | Fish fillets: fresh or chilled, other than fish of heading 0304.4 | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.53 per kg, close to the world average of $6.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fish fillets exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported fish fillets worth $289 thousand (33 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iraq (42%), Egypt (12%), Liberia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+485% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $123K | 43% |
| Egypt | $35K | 12% |
| Liberia | $30K | 11% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $24K | 8.3% |
| Sudan | $21K | 7.1% |
| Ghana | $20K | 7.1% |
| Maldives | $10K | 3.4% |
| Nigeria | $8K | 2.9% |
| Togo | $8K | 2.6% |
| Sierra Leone | $4K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 0304: Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced); fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of fish fillets imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported fish fillets worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply fish fillets to Lebanon?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Norway (35%) and Uganda (10%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 157% on the year.
What is the average import price of fish fillets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.53 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $6.41 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 imports of fish fillets to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 154%. The peak was 2019 at $13.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export fish fillets?
Yes. Lebanon exported $289 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Egypt and Liberia. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fish fillets?
The HS code for fish fillets is heading 0304. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 0304.41 (30% of the value) and 0304.62 (30%). It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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