Molluscs imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported molluscs worth $2.9 million (437 tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.6 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 | $2.9M | 437 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 456 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 482 t |
| 2021 | $657K | 155 t |
| 2020 | $684K | 104 t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 592 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 697 t |
Where Lebanon imports molluscs from
The largest suppliers were India (33%), China (14%), Philippines (10%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+413% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $958K | 33% |
| China | $390K | 14% |
| Philippines | $296K | 10% |
| Indonesia | $294K | 10% |
| Pakistan | $291K | 10% |
| France | $157K | 5.4% |
| Japan | $133K | 4.6% |
| Thailand | $89K | 3.1% |
| New Zealand | $72K | 2.5% |
| Egypt | $59K | 2% |
Product types under HS 0307
| 0307.43 | Molluscs: cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, frozen | 29% |
| 0307.52 | Molluscs: octopus (Octopus spp.), frozen | 19% |
| 0307.59 | Molluscs: octopus (Octopus spp.), dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process | 16% |
| 0307.49 | Molluscs: cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, dried, salted… | 15% |
| 0307.22 | Molluscs: scallops, whether in shell or not, including queen scallops of the genera Pecten, Chlamys or Placopecten, frozen | 3.6% |
| 0307.32 | Molluscs: mussels (Mytilus spp., Perna spp.), whether in shell or not, frozen | 3.2% |
| 0307.12 | Molluscs: oysters, whether in shell or not, frozen | 2.4% |
| 0307.11 | Molluscs: oysters, whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0307.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.58 per kg, 29% above the world average of $5.09. 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.
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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 0307: Molluscs; whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process.
Common questions
What is the value of molluscs imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported molluscs worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 437 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply molluscs to Lebanon?
India was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($958 thousand), followed by China (14%) and the Philippines (10%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 413% on the year.
What is the average import price of molluscs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.58 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $5.09 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 molluscs to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2019 at $5.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for molluscs?
The HS code for molluscs is heading 0307. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 0307.43 (29% of the value) and 0307.52 (19%). It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0307 page.
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