Glucose syrup imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $3.1 million of glucose syrup in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $3.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 3.9K t |
Where Lebanon imports glucose syrup from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (49%), Egypt (12%), Bulgaria (7%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.5M | 49% |
| Egypt | $386K | 12% |
| Bulgaria | $219K | 7% |
| China | $187K | 6% |
| Russia | $164K | 5.2% |
| India | $162K | 5.2% |
| Slovakia | $104K | 3.3% |
| United States | $97K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $90K | 2.9% |
| France | $70K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.75 per kg, close to the world average of $0.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Lebanon glucose syrup imports (HS 1702.30): 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 1702.30: Sugars: glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20% by weight of fructose, the syrup not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.
Common questions
What is the value of glucose syrup imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported glucose syrup worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply glucose syrup to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Egypt (12%) and Bulgaria (7%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average import price of glucose syrup per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $0.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of glucose syrup to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. The peak was 2022 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for glucose syrup?
The HS code for glucose syrup is subheading 1702.30. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1702 page.
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