Margarine imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $18.7 million of margarine in 2024 (11.1 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $25.3 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 | $18.7M | 11.1K t |
| 2023 | $18.3M | 10.8K t |
| 2022 | $25.3M | 13.2K t |
| 2021 | $18.4M | 11.5K t |
| 2020 | $16.6M | 14.9K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 7.5K t |
| 2018 | $18.3M | 17.7K t |
| 2017 | $16.0M | 15.1K t |
Where Lebanon imports margarine from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (18%), Ukraine (16%), Egypt (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $3.4M | 18% |
| Ukraine | $3.0M | 16% |
| Egypt | $2.8M | 15% |
| Turkey | $2.3M | 13% |
| Tunisia | $2.0M | 11% |
| Malaysia | $916K | 4.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $842K | 4.5% |
| Russia | $415K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $412K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $400K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 1517
| 1517.90 | Edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats… | 62% |
| 1517.10 | Margarine: excluding liquid margarine | 38% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1517.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.68 per kg, close to the world average of $1.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Margarine exports from Lebanon
Exports of margarine by Lebanon reached $366 thousand in 2024 (173 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Syria (47%), Malaysia (28%), United States (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $172K | 47% |
| Malaysia | $103K | 28% |
| United States | $23K | 6.4% |
| Liberia | $10K | 2.6% |
| Sweden | $9K | 2.4% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $8K | 2.3% |
| Venezuela | $8K | 2.3% |
| Cyprus | $7K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5K | 1.5% |
| Benin | $3K | 0.9% |
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 1517: Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter, other than edible fats and oils or their fractions of heading 15.16.
Common questions
What is the value of margarine imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported margarine worth $18.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply margarine to Lebanon?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Ukraine (16%) and Egypt (15%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 209% on the year.
What is the average import price of margarine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.68 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.68 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 margarine to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.0 million in 2017 to $18.7 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $25.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export margarine?
Yes. Lebanon exported $366 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Malaysia and the United States. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $18.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for margarine?
The HS code for margarine is heading 1517. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 1517.90 (62% of the value) and 1517.10 (38%). It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1517 page.
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