Fresh cheese imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported fresh cheese worth $16.4 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 31% more than in 2023. 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 | $16.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 790 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 933 t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $11.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $11.2M | 2.7K t |
Where Lebanon imports fresh cheese from
Denmark alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+617% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $9.4M | 58% |
| Belgium | $2.6M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 7.5% |
| Egypt | $729K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $549K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $442K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $381K | 2.3% |
| Romania | $289K | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | $219K | 1.3% |
| France | $164K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.80 per kg, 35% above the world average of $4.31. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon fresh cheese imports (HS 0406.10): 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 0406.10: Dairy produce: fresh cheese (including whey cheese), not fermented, and curd.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh cheese imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported fresh cheese worth $16.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh cheese to Lebanon?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by Belgium (16%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 710% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.80 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $4.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh cheese to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.2 million in 2017 to $16.4 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh cheese?
The HS code for fresh cheese is subheading 0406.10. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
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