Jams and preserves exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of jams and preserves by Lebanon reached $12.2 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $19.3 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 | $12.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $11.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $19.3M | 7.3K t |
| 2019 | $15.2M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 1.5K t |
Where Lebanon exports jams and preserves to
The largest buyer markets were United States (20%), Jordan (12%), Kuwait (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.5M | 20% |
| Jordan | $1.5M | 12% |
| Kuwait | $1.3M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 9.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $931K | 7.6% |
| Canada | $781K | 6.4% |
| Sweden | $488K | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $485K | 4% |
| Australia | $448K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $437K | 3.6% |
Product types under HS 2007
| 2007.99 | Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, purees and pastes: of fruit or nuts n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, cooked preparations (excluding homogenised), whether… | 90% |
| 2007.91 | Jams, jellies, marmalades, purees and pastes: of citrus fruit, being cooked preparations (excluding homogenised), whether or not containing added… | 9.3% |
| 2007.10 | Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut puree and fruit or nut pastes: homogenised, cooked preparations, whether or not containing added sugar… | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2007.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.32 per kg, 37% above the world average of $2.42. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Jams and preserves imports to Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon imported jams and preserves worth $9.0 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Iraq (30%), India (24%), Egypt (12%). Among the main suppliers, Costa Rica grew fastest (+392% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $2.7M | 30% |
| India | $2.2M | 24% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 12% |
| Turkey | $706K | 7.8% |
| France | $477K | 5.3% |
| Syria | $313K | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $279K | 3.1% |
| Colombia | $241K | 2.7% |
| Ecuador | $222K | 2.5% |
| Costa Rica | $196K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 2007: Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut puree and fruit or nut pastes, being cooked preparations; whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of jams and preserves exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported jams and preserves worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 181 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy jams and preserves from Lebanon?
The United States was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Jordan (12%) and Kuwait (10%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 94 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average export price of jams and preserves per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.32 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $2.42 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 jams and preserves from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024, an increase of 190%. The peak was 2020 at $19.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also import jams and preserves?
Yes. Lebanon imported $9.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Iraq, India and Egypt. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for jams and preserves?
The HS code for jams and preserves is heading 2007. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 2007.99 (90% of the value) and 2007.91 (9%). It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2007 page.
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