Frozen catfish fillets imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $2.8 million of frozen catfish fillets in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 3% less than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 222% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.1 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 | $2.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 939 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 844 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 626 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 900 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $3K | 1 t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.74 per kg, close to the world average of $2.50.
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 frozen catfish fillets imports (HS 0304.62): 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 0304.62: Fish fillets: frozen, catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.).
Common questions
What is the value of frozen catfish fillets imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported frozen catfish fillets worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 168 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen catfish fillets to Lebanon?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Egypt (2%) and Bahrain (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of frozen catfish fillets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.74 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $2.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen catfish fillets to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2 thousand in 2018 to $2.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2019 at $4.1 million. Over 7 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen catfish fillets?
The HS code for frozen catfish fillets is subheading 0304.62. 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 0304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Lebanon, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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