Frozen beef imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen beef by Lebanon reached $53.3 million in 2024 (9.9 thousand tonnes). That is 11% 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 | $53.3M | 9.9K t |
| 2023 | $48.0M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $43.9M | 12.6K t |
| 2021 | $34.2M | 9.2K t |
| 2020 | $30.4M | 8.5K t |
| 2019 | $28.8M | 8.1K t |
| 2018 | $34.9M | 9.5K t |
| 2017 | $32.7M | 8.6K t |
Where Lebanon imports frozen beef from
The largest suppliers were India (45%), Brazil (34%), Australia (6%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $24.2M | 45% |
| Brazil | $18.0M | 34% |
| Australia | $3.0M | 5.5% |
| New Zealand | $2.6M | 4.8% |
| Argentina | $1.9M | 3.5% |
| Paraguay | $1.1M | 2.1% |
| Poland | $519K | 1% |
| United States | $507K | 1% |
| Ukraine | $358K | 0.7% |
| Uruguay | $336K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 0202
| 0202.30 | Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen | 99% |
| 0202.20 | Meat: of bovine animals, cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), frozen | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.37 per kg, close to the world average of $4.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen beef exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $550 thousand of frozen beef in 2024 (197 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Senegal accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+237% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $392K | 71% |
| United States | $69K | 13% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $50K | 9% |
| Central African Republic | $29K | 5.3% |
| Kuwait | $8K | 1.4% |
| Angola | $3K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 0202: Meat of bovine animals; frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen beef imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported frozen beef worth $53.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen beef to Lebanon?
India was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($24.2 million), followed by Brazil (34%) and Australia (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 193% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen beef per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.37 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $4.82 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 frozen beef to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.7 million in 2017 to $53.3 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export frozen beef?
Yes. Lebanon exported $550 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, the United States and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $52.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen beef?
The HS code for frozen beef is heading 0202. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 0202.30 (99% of the value) and 0202.20 (1%). It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0202 page.
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