Milled rice exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of milled rice by Lebanon reached $4.8 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 61% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $17.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 13.9K t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 10.5K t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 16.9K t |
| 2020 | $17.0M | 25.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 10.0K t |
| 2018 | $663K | 767 t |
| 2017 | $336K | 325 t |
Where Lebanon exports milled rice to
Most of it went to Syria (35%), Turkey (22%), Jordan (12%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $1.7M | 35% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 22% |
| Jordan | $569K | 12% |
| India | $437K | 9.2% |
| United States | $145K | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $118K | 2.5% |
| Brazil | $88K | 1.9% |
| Canada | $81K | 1.7% |
| Republic of the Congo | $73K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $66K | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.07 per kg, 51% above the world average of $0.71. 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.
Milled rice imports to Lebanon
Lebanon imported $82.5 million of milled rice in 2024 (71.7 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from India (32%), China (24%), Thailand (12%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Lebanon milled rice exports (HS 1006.30): 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 1006.30: Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed.
Common questions
What is the value of milled rice exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported milled rice worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 166 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries buy milled rice from Lebanon?
Syria was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Turkey (22%) and Jordan (12%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 55 buyer countries in total. The Republic of the Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 239% on the year.
What is the average export price of milled rice per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.07 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $0.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of milled rice from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $336 thousand in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $17.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
Does Lebanon also import milled rice?
Yes. Lebanon imported $82.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, China and Thailand. That compares with exports of $4.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for milled rice?
The HS code for milled rice is subheading 1006.30. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1006 page.
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