Mineral water exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon exported mineral water worth $4.5 million (9.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $4.5M | 9.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 14.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 20.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 21.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 25.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 12.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 7.8K t |
Where Lebanon exports mineral water to
The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (29%), Kuwait (24%), Qatar (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Liberia grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 29% |
| Kuwait | $1.1M | 24% |
| Qatar | $947K | 21% |
| United States | $231K | 5.1% |
| Jordan | $211K | 4.7% |
| Syria | $122K | 2.7% |
| Liberia | $101K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $82K | 1.8% |
| Australia | $72K | 1.6% |
| Sierra Leone | $69K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 2201
| 2201.10 | Waters: mineral and aerated, including natural or artificial, (not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured) | 91% |
| 2201.90 | Waters: other than mineral and aerated, (not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured), ice and snow | 8.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2201.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.49 per kg, 1125% above the world average of $0.04. 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.
Mineral water imports to Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon imported mineral water worth $3.2 million (4.7 thousand tonnes). France alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.2M | 69% |
| Italy | $812K | 25% |
| United Kingdom | $67K | 2.1% |
| Egypt | $49K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $21K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $19K | 0.6% |
| Austria | $10K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $9K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $6K | 0.2% |
| Greece | $5K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 2201: Waters, including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured; ice and snow.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral water exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported mineral water worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy mineral water from Lebanon?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Kuwait (24%) and Qatar (21%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. Liberia grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average export price of mineral water per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.49 per kg in 2024, 1125% above the world average of $0.04 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 exports of mineral water from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 104%. The peak was 2019 at $5.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also import mineral water?
Yes. Lebanon imported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Italy and the United Kingdom. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral water?
The HS code for mineral water is heading 2201. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 2201.10 (91% of the value) and 2201.90 (9%). It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2201 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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