Live plants imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported live plants worth $11.6 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $16.4 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 | $11.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 9.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 9.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $16.4M | 17.7K t |
| 2018 | $15.8M | 15.9K t |
| 2017 | $14.5M | 17.3K t |
Where Lebanon imports live plants from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (29%), Italy (27%), Spain (12%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+424% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.3M | 29% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 27% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 12% |
| Egypt | $719K | 6.2% |
| Greece | $559K | 4.8% |
| China | $415K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $375K | 3.2% |
| France | $356K | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $348K | 3% |
| Syria | $222K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 0602
| 0602.90 | Plants, live: n.e.c. in heading no. 0602 | 64% |
| 0602.20 | Plants, live: edible fruit or nut trees, shrubs and bushes, grafted or not | 32% |
| 0602.40 | Plants, live: roses, grafted or not | 2.3% |
| 0602.10 | Plants, live: unrooted cuttings and slips | 1.1% |
| 0602.30 | Plants, live: rhododendrons and azaleas, grafted or not | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0602.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.34 per kg, 32% above the world average of $2.53. 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.
Live plants exports from Lebanon
Exports of live plants by Lebanon reached $719 thousand in 2024 (210 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (37%), Syria (35%), Qatar (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+480% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $264K | 37% |
| Syria | $252K | 35% |
| Qatar | $98K | 14% |
| Indonesia | $48K | 6.7% |
| Turkey | $24K | 3.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $12K | 1.6% |
| Ghana | $8K | 1.2% |
| Liberia | $8K | 1.1% |
| Oman | $3K | 0.5% |
| Greece | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 0602: Plants, live; n.e.c. in heading no. 0601, (including their roots) cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn.
Common questions
What is the value of live plants imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported live plants worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply live plants to Lebanon?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Italy (27%) and Spain (12%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 424% on the year.
What is the average import price of live plants per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.34 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $2.53 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 plants to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.5 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2019 at $16.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export live plants?
Yes. Lebanon exported $719 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Syria and Qatar. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $10.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for live plants?
The HS code for live plants is heading 0602. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 0602.90 (64% of the value) and 0602.20 (32%). It sits in HS chapter 06 (trees and other plants, live; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0602 page.
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