Lamb and mutton exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
Lebanon exported $7.6 million of lamb and mutton in 2024 (603 tonnes). Value fell 30% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 61% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.8 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 | $7.6M | 603 t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 264 t |
| 2021 | $187K | 41 t |
| 2020 | $136K | 64 t |
| 2019 | $103K | 48 t |
| 2018 | $372K | 79 t |
| 2017 | $267K | 40 t |
Where Lebanon exports lamb and mutton to
Qatar alone took 61% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $4.7M | 61% |
| Kuwait | $2.9M | 39% |
| Oman | $20K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0204
| 0204.21 | Meat: of sheep, carcasses and half-carcasses (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb), fresh or chilled | 72% |
| 0204.10 | Meat: of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled | 27% |
| 0204.50 | Meat: of goats, fresh, chilled or frozen | 1.1% |
| 0204.43 | Meat: of sheep (including lamb), boneless cuts, frozen | 0.3% |
| 0204.22 | Meat: of sheep (including lamb), cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), fresh or chilled | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0204.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.66 per kg, 104% above the world average of $6.21. 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.
Lamb and mutton imports to Lebanon
Imports of lamb and mutton by Lebanon reached $4.4 million in 2024 (666 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Somalia accounted for 68% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Somalia | $3.0M | 68% |
| Spain | $706K | 16% |
| Australia | $282K | 6.4% |
| New Zealand | $211K | 4.8% |
| Uruguay | $128K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $70K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $28K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $10K | 0.2% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 0204: Meat of sheep or goats; fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of lamb and mutton exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported lamb and mutton worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 603 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 125 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries buy lamb and mutton from Lebanon?
Qatar was the largest buyer with 61% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Kuwait (39%) and Oman (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of lamb and mutton per kg?
The average declared export value was about $12.66 per kg in 2024, 104% above the world average of $6.21 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 lamb and mutton from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $267 thousand in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $10.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also import lamb and mutton?
Yes. Lebanon imported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Somalia, Spain and Australia. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for lamb and mutton?
The HS code for lamb and mutton is heading 0204. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 0204.21 (72% of the value) and 0204.10 (27%). It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0204 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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