Grapes exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
Lebanon exported $33.4 million of grapes in 2024 (12.9 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $143.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33.4M | 12.9K t |
| 2023 | $34.0M | 15.6K t |
| 2022 | $55.3M | 53.4K t |
| 2021 | $143.1M | 50.9K t |
| 2020 | $34.5M | 48.1K t |
| 2019 | $25.6M | 37.9K t |
| 2018 | $15.1M | 14.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 5.5K t |
Where Lebanon exports grapes to
The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (36%), France (7%), Netherlands (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $12.1M | 36% |
| France | $2.2M | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 5.1% |
| Oman | $1.6M | 4.7% |
| Iraq | $1.4M | 4.3% |
| Kuwait | $1.4M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 3.9% |
| Malaysia | $1.2M | 3.6% |
| Egypt | $1.0M | 3.1% |
Product types under HS 0806
| 0806.10 | Fruit, edible: grapes, fresh | 98% |
| 0806.20 | Fruit, edible: grapes, dried | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0806.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.60 per kg, close to the world average of $2.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Grapes imports to Lebanon
Imports of grapes by Lebanon reached $5.2 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Iran (41%), Chile (34%), Turkey (10%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+576% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $2.1M | 41% |
| Chile | $1.8M | 34% |
| Turkey | $542K | 11% |
| South Africa | $266K | 5.1% |
| Switzerland | $94K | 1.8% |
| Afghanistan | $67K | 1.3% |
| Argentina | $56K | 1.1% |
| India | $49K | 1% |
| Canada | $45K | 0.9% |
| Uzbekistan | $42K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 0806: Grapes; fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of grapes exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported grapes worth $33.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 157 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy grapes from Lebanon?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($12.1 million), followed by France (7%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 64 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 130% on the year.
What is the average export price of grapes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.60 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $2.25 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 exports of grapes from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $33.4 million in 2024, an increase of 441%. The peak was 2021 at $143.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also import grapes?
Yes. Lebanon imported $5.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Iran, Chile and Turkey. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $28.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for grapes?
The HS code for grapes is heading 0806. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 0806.10 (98% of the value) and 0806.20 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0806 page.
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