Frozen cooked shrimp imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported frozen cooked shrimp worth $14.2 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 29% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $14.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 753 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 497 t |
| 2019 | $12.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 1.1K t |
Where Lebanon imports frozen cooked shrimp from
The largest suppliers were India (47%), Ecuador (35%), Vietnam (11%). Among the main suppliers, Ecuador grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6.8M | 47% |
| Ecuador | $4.9M | 35% |
| Vietnam | $1.6M | 11% |
| Venezuela | $278K | 2% |
| Egypt | $191K | 1.3% |
| Iran | $151K | 1.1% |
| Pakistan | $135K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $119K | 0.8% |
| Argentina | $45K | 0.3% |
| Tunisia | $38K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.00 per kg, close to the world average of $6.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen cooked shrimp exports from Lebanon
Exports of frozen cooked shrimp by Lebanon reached $278 thousand in 2024 (35 tonnes). India alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Liberia grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $229K | 82% |
| Liberia | $38K | 14% |
| Republic of the Congo | $9K | 3.4% |
| Gabon | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon frozen cooked shrimp imports (HS 0306.17): 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 0306.17: Crustaceans: frozen, shrimps and prawns, excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen cooked shrimp imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported frozen cooked shrimp worth $14.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen cooked shrimp to Lebanon?
India was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Ecuador (35%) and Vietnam (11%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 933% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen cooked shrimp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.00 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $6.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen cooked shrimp to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $14.2 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export frozen cooked shrimp?
Yes. Lebanon exported $278 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Liberia and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $14.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen cooked shrimp?
The HS code for frozen cooked shrimp is subheading 0306.17. 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 0306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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