Live cattle imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of live cattle by Lebanon reached $503.3 million in 2024 (156.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 150 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
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 | $503.3M | 156.5K t |
| 2023 | $508.0M | 161.1K t |
| 2022 | $266.8M | 89.7K t |
| 2021 | $292.4M | 107.3K t |
| 2020 | $421.9M | 180.4K t |
| 2019 | $373.6M | 162.4K t |
| 2018 | $188.5M | 82.0K t |
| 2017 | $141.4M | 65.9K t |
Where Lebanon imports live cattle from
The largest suppliers were Brazil (35%), Spain (19%), Croatia (15%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+364% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $175.9M | 35% |
| Spain | $93.6M | 19% |
| Croatia | $73.1M | 15% |
| Ukraine | $70.1M | 14% |
| Belgium | $17.3M | 3.4% |
| France | $13.5M | 2.7% |
| Hungary | $13.5M | 2.7% |
| Moldova | $11.9M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $10.7M | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $5.7M | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 0102
| 0102.90 | Bovine animals: live, other than cattle and buffalo | 62% |
| 0102.29 | Cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals | 38% |
| 0102.21 | Cattle: live, pure-bred breeding animals | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.22 per kg, close to the world average of $3.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 0102: Bovine animals; live.
Common questions
What is the value of live cattle imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported live cattle worth $503.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 156.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 150 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply live cattle to Lebanon?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($175.9 million), followed by Spain (19%) and Croatia (15%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 364% on the year.
What is the average import price of live cattle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.22 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $3.51 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 imports of live cattle to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $141.4 million in 2017 to $503.3 million in 2024, an increase of 256%. The peak was 2023 at $508.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for live cattle?
The HS code for live cattle is heading 0102. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 0102.90 (62% of the value) and 0102.29 (38%). It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0102 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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