Fresh seabream imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported fresh seabream worth $14.8 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $21.4 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 | $14.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $11.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $17.8M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $21.4M | 6.7K t |
| 2017 | $21.4M | 5.6K t |
Where Lebanon imports fresh seabream from
Turkey alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $14.6M | 99% |
| Cyprus | $202K | 1.4% |
| Mauritania | $7K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.56 per kg, 31% below the world average of $6.57, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 seabream imports (HS 0302.85): 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 0302.85: Fish: fresh or chilled, seabream (Sparidae), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh seabream imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported fresh seabream worth $14.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 110 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh seabream to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($14.6 million), followed by Cyprus (1%) and Mauritania (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 13% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh seabream per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.56 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $6.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh seabream to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.4 million in 2017 to $14.8 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2018 at $21.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh seabream?
The HS code for fresh seabream is subheading 0302.85. 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 0302 page.
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