Margarine (solid) imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of margarine (solid) by Lebanon reached $7.0 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $7.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 2.4K t |
Where Lebanon imports margarine (solid) from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (36%), Tunisia (13%), Turkey (12%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.5M | 36% |
| Tunisia | $886K | 13% |
| Turkey | $871K | 12% |
| Ukraine | $640K | 9.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $419K | 6% |
| Russia | $338K | 4.8% |
| Italy | $336K | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $265K | 3.8% |
| Romania | $189K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $147K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.74 per kg, close to the world average of $1.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon margarine (solid) imports (HS 1517.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 1517.10: Margarine: excluding liquid margarine.
Common questions
What is the value of margarine (solid) imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported margarine (solid) worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply margarine (solid) to Lebanon?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Tunisia (13%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 115% on the year.
What is the average import price of margarine (solid) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.74 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of margarine (solid) to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 149%. The peak was 2023 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for margarine (solid)?
The HS code for margarine (solid) is subheading 1517.10. 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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