Food preparations imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported food preparations worth $86.0 million (16.9 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $86.0M | 16.9K t |
| 2023 | $84.5M | 15.5K t |
| 2022 | $61.5M | 13.2K t |
| 2021 | $70.6M | 13.9K t |
| 2020 | $65.6M | 13.3K t |
| 2019 | $97.0M | 17.3K t |
| 2018 | $76.1M | 18.3K t |
| 2017 | $71.0M | 17.2K t |
Where Lebanon imports food preparations from
Most of the value came from Italy (13%), United States (7%), France (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 27%. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+324% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $11.3M | 13% |
| United States | $6.4M | 7.4% |
| France | $5.7M | 6.6% |
| Egypt | $5.4M | 6.3% |
| Thailand | $5.4M | 6.3% |
| Germany | $4.7M | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $4.1M | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $3.8M | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $3.7M | 4.3% |
| Malaysia | $3.6M | 4.1% |
Product types under HS 2106
| 2106.90 | Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10 | 97% |
| 2106.10 | Protein: concentrates and textured protein substances | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2106.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.10 per kg, close to the world average of $6.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Food preparations exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $22.4 million of food preparations in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Jordan (20%), United Arab Emirates (10%), United States (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $4.6M | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.2M | 9.9% |
| United States | $1.4M | 6.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.3M | 5.9% |
| Australia | $1.0M | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 4.6% |
| Iraq | $1.0M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $997K | 4.4% |
| France | $826K | 3.7% |
| Qatar | $773K | 3.5% |
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 2106: Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of food preparations imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported food preparations worth $86.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply food preparations to Lebanon?
Italy was the largest supplier with 13% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by the United States (7%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 27%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 324% on the year.
What is the average import price of food preparations per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.10 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $6.09 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 food preparations to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $71.0 million in 2017 to $86.0 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2019 at $97.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export food preparations?
Yes. Lebanon exported $22.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and the United States. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $63.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for food preparations?
The HS code for food preparations is heading 2106. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 2106.90 (97% of the value) and 2106.10 (3%). It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2106 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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