Hard aged cheese imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported hard aged cheese worth $54.4 million (8.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $69.3 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 | $54.4M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $47.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $39.4M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $22.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $26.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $57.5M | 11.8K t |
| 2018 | $69.3M | 14.1K t |
| 2017 | $58.0M | 12.2K t |
Where Lebanon imports hard aged cheese from
Most of the value came from Hungary (35%), Bulgaria (11%), Italy (7%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $19.2M | 35% |
| Bulgaria | $6.2M | 12% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 7.1% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 6.8% |
| France | $3.4M | 6.3% |
| Belgium | $3.4M | 6.2% |
| Czech Republic | $3.2M | 5.8% |
| Denmark | $2.5M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 3.5% |
| Syria | $1.3M | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.67 per kg, close to the world average of $6.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hard aged cheese exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported hard aged cheese worth $1.5 million (337 tonnes). Most of it went to Bulgaria (16%), Republic of the Congo (13%), United Arab Emirates (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Cameroon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $235K | 16% |
| Republic of the Congo | $186K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $155K | 11% |
| Gabon | $132K | 8.9% |
| Guinea | $120K | 8.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $91K | 6.2% |
| Ghana | $74K | 5% |
| Kuwait | $72K | 4.9% |
| Senegal | $67K | 4.6% |
| Cameroon | $54K | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon hard aged cheese imports (HS 0406.90): 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 0406.90: Dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406.
Common questions
What is the value of hard aged cheese imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported hard aged cheese worth $54.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply hard aged cheese to Lebanon?
Hungary was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($19.2 million), followed by Bulgaria (11%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of hard aged cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.67 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $6.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hard aged cheese to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $58.0 million in 2017 to $54.4 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2018 at $69.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.8 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export hard aged cheese?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bulgaria, the Republic of the Congo and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $53.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for hard aged cheese?
The HS code for hard aged cheese is subheading 0406.90. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
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