Malt extract imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of malt extract by Lebanon reached $79.6 million in 2024 (19.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 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 | $79.6M | 19.0K t |
| 2023 | $70.8M | 18.0K t |
| 2022 | $61.2M | 15.8K t |
| 2021 | $62.5M | 18.3K t |
| 2020 | $81.4M | 19.3K t |
| 2019 | $92.2M | 23.0K t |
| 2018 | $56.9M | 16.4K t |
| 2017 | $55.1M | 15.7K t |
Where Lebanon imports malt extract from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (15%), Germany (12%), Ireland (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 38%. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $11.7M | 15% |
| Germany | $9.7M | 12% |
| Ireland | $8.9M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.7M | 9.7% |
| Egypt | $7.5M | 9.5% |
| France | $6.6M | 8.2% |
| Netherlands | $5.3M | 6.6% |
| Poland | $4.6M | 5.7% |
| Denmark | $4.1M | 5.1% |
| Malaysia | $1.7M | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 1901
| 1901.90 | Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901 | 50% |
| 1901.10 | Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale | 46% |
| 1901.20 | Food preparations: mixes and doughs for the preparation of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares | 4.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.18 per kg, close to the world average of $3.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Malt extract exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $4.9 million of malt extract in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Republic of the Congo (25%), Guinea (14%), United Arab Emirates (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of the Congo | $1.2M | 25% |
| Guinea | $711K | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $457K | 9.2% |
| Angola | $399K | 8.1% |
| Kuwait | $264K | 5.3% |
| Qatar | $232K | 4.7% |
| United States | $231K | 4.7% |
| Iraq | $189K | 3.8% |
| Benin | $180K | 3.6% |
| Australia | $115K | 2.3% |
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 1901: Malt extract; flour/groats/meal/starch/malt extract products, no cocoa (or less than 40% by weight) and food preparations of goods of headings 04.01 to 04.04, no cocoa (or less than 5% by weight), weights calculated on a totally defatted basis, n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of malt extract imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported malt extract worth $79.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply malt extract to Lebanon?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 15% of the value ($11.7 million), followed by Germany (12%) and Ireland (11%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 55% on the year.
What is the average import price of malt extract per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.18 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $3.56 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 malt extract to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $55.1 million in 2017 to $79.6 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2019 at $92.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export malt extract?
Yes. Lebanon exported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Republic of the Congo, Guinea and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $74.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for malt extract?
The HS code for malt extract is heading 1901. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 1901.90 (50% of the value) and 1901.10 (46%). It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1901 page.
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