Insulin medicines (packaged) imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported insulin medicines (packaged) worth $3.4 million (16 tonnes). That is 51% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $13.9 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 | $3.4M | 16 t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 29 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 12 t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 28 t |
| 2020 | $13.9M | 38 t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 33 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 33 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 28 t |
Where Lebanon imports insulin medicines (packaged) from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 59% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.0M | 59% |
| Denmark | $715K | 21% |
| France | $472K | 14% |
| Belgium | $102K | 3% |
| India | $94K | 2.8% |
| United States | $10K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $211.38 per kg, close to the world average of $247.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon insulin medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.31): 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 3004.31: Medicaments: containing insulin, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of insulin medicines (packaged) imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported insulin medicines (packaged) worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply insulin medicines (packaged) to Lebanon?
Germany was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Denmark (21%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 302% on the year.
What is the average import price of insulin medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $211.38 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $247.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of insulin medicines (packaged) to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2020 at $13.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for insulin medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for insulin medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.31. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
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