Fresh milk imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh milk by Lebanon reached $12.6 million in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). That is 29% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $17.9 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 | $12.6M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $17.9M | 14.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $15.6M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $13.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 3.7K t |
Where Lebanon imports fresh milk from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (46%), France (22%), Denmark (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $5.8M | 46% |
| France | $2.8M | 22% |
| Denmark | $1.5M | 12% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 8.2% |
| Poland | $277K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $167K | 1.3% |
| Syria | $164K | 1.3% |
| Kuwait | $160K | 1.3% |
| Ireland | $156K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $137K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 0401
| 0401.50 | Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10% | 78% |
| 0401.20 | Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1% but… | 12% |
| 0401.10 | Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1% | 9.2% |
| 0401.40 | Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 6% but… | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.29 per kg, 144% above the world average of $0.94. 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.
Fresh milk exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $352 thousand of fresh milk in 2024 (390 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Cuba accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Cuba grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cuba | $317K | 90% |
| Iraq | $26K | 7.4% |
| Liberia | $5K | 1.4% |
| Maldives | $1K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.2% |
| Senegal | $1K | 0.1% |
| Panama | $1K | 0.1% |
| Central African Republic | $0K | 0.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0.1% |
| Sierra Leone | $0K | 0.1% |
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 0401: Milk and cream; not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh milk imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported fresh milk worth $12.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh milk to Lebanon?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by France (22%) and Denmark (12%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Syria grew fastest among the top ten, up 473% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh milk per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.29 per kg in 2024, 144% above the world average of $0.94 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 fresh milk to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.1 million in 2017 to $12.6 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2023 at $17.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export fresh milk?
Yes. Lebanon exported $352 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cuba, Iraq and Liberia. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $12.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh milk?
The HS code for fresh milk is heading 0401. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 0401.50 (78% of the value) and 0401.20 (12%). 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 0401 page.
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