Maize imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of maize by Lebanon reached $157.6 million in 2024 (837.4 thousand tonnes). That is 18% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $157.6M | 837.4K t |
| 2023 | $133.4M | 422.8K t |
| 2022 | $117.6M | 494.9K t |
| 2021 | $146.8M | 558.7K t |
| 2020 | $171.4M | 821.7K t |
| 2019 | $126.5M | 567.6K t |
| 2018 | $168.3M | 943.2K t |
| 2017 | $119.5M | 715.4K t |
Where Lebanon imports maize from
One supplier dominates: Ukraine accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+296% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $103.3M | 66% |
| Romania | $26.7M | 17% |
| Moldova | $8.2M | 5.2% |
| Argentina | $4.9M | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $4.8M | 3% |
| Russia | $3.9M | 2.5% |
| Bulgaria | $2.6M | 1.7% |
| Serbia | $1.7M | 1.1% |
| Spain | $565K | 0.4% |
| United States | $428K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 1005
| 1005.90 | Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed | 97% |
| 1005.10 | Cereals: maize (corn), seed | 2.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.19 per kg, 21% below the world average of $0.24, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Maize exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $8.6 million of maize in 2024 (37.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Syria (35%), Egypt (35%), Turkey (26%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $3.0M | 35% |
| Egypt | $3.0M | 35% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 26% |
| Qatar | $243K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 0.3% |
| Senegal | $6K | 0.1% |
| Republic of the Congo | $5K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.1% |
| Ghana | $4K | 0% |
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 1005: Maize (corn).
Common questions
What is the value of maize imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported maize worth $157.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 837.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply maize to Lebanon?
Ukraine was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($103.3 million), followed by Romania (17%) and Moldova (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 296% on the year.
What is the average import price of maize per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.19 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $0.24 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 maize to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $119.5 million in 2017 to $157.6 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2020 at $171.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export maize?
Yes. Lebanon exported $8.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Egypt and Turkey. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $149.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for maize?
The HS code for maize is heading 1005. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 1005.90 (97% of the value) and 1005.10 (3%). It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1005 page.
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