Fresh onions imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $4.0 million of fresh onions in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.2 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 | $4.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 14.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 13.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 23.4K t |
| 2018 | $223K | 464 t |
| 2017 | $233K | 615 t |
Where Lebanon imports fresh onions from
Egypt alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Jordan grew fastest (+235% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.78 per kg, 53% above the world average of $0.51. 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 onions exports from Lebanon
Exports of fresh onions by Lebanon reached $826 thousand in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Canada (34%), Kuwait (33%), United Arab Emirates (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon fresh onions imports (HS 0703.10): 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 0703.10: Vegetables, alliaceous: onions and shallots, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh onions imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported fresh onions worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh onions to Lebanon?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Jordan (30%) and Iraq (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 235% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh onions per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $0.51 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 onions to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $232 thousand in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2019 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export fresh onions?
Yes. Lebanon exported $826 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh onions?
The HS code for fresh onions is subheading 0703.10. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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