Fruit tree saplings imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $3.7 million of fruit tree saplings in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 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 | $3.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 937 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 1.3K t |
Where Lebanon imports fruit tree saplings from
Most of the value came from Italy (37%), Spain (21%), Greece (13%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+180% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.4M | 37% |
| Spain | $791K | 21% |
| Greece | $501K | 13% |
| Turkey | $264K | 7.1% |
| France | $194K | 5.2% |
| Egypt | $129K | 3.5% |
| Syria | $129K | 3.4% |
| China | $85K | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $75K | 2% |
| Morocco | $41K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.28 per kg, close to the world average of $3.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fruit tree saplings exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $226 thousand of fruit tree saplings in 2024 (51 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+480% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $130K | 58% |
| Indonesia | $48K | 21% |
| Turkey | $24K | 11% |
| Qatar | $13K | 5.6% |
| Liberia | $8K | 3.6% |
| Greece | $2K | 0.8% |
| Syria | $1K | 0.3% |
| Ghana | $0K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon fruit tree saplings imports (HS 0602.20): 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 0602.20: Plants, live: edible fruit or nut trees, shrubs and bushes, grafted or not.
Common questions
What is the value of fruit tree saplings imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported fruit tree saplings worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply fruit tree saplings to Lebanon?
Italy was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Spain (21%) and Greece (13%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 180% on the year.
What is the average import price of fruit tree saplings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.28 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fruit tree saplings to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2023 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export fruit tree saplings?
Yes. Lebanon exported $226 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia and Turkey. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for fruit tree saplings?
The HS code for fruit tree saplings is subheading 0602.20. It sits in HS chapter 06 (trees and other plants, live; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0602 page.
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