Olive oil exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon exported olive oil worth $70.6 million (11.7 thousand tonnes). That is 104% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $70.6M | 11.7K t |
| 2023 | $34.6M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $19.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $18.6M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $22.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $21.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $15.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $11.8M | 2.9K t |
Where Lebanon exports olive oil to
The largest buyer markets were United States (24%), Qatar (13%), Canada (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+554% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $16.8M | 24% |
| Qatar | $9.1M | 13% |
| Canada | $7.0M | 9.9% |
| Kuwait | $5.8M | 8.2% |
| Spain | $5.5M | 7.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.2M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 3.7% |
| Australia | $2.6M | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 3% |
| Venezuela | $1.8M | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 1509
| 1509.10 | Vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 72% |
| 1509.90 | Vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, other than virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 28% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1509.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.05 per kg, 26% below the world average of $8.13, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Olive oil imports to Lebanon
Lebanon imported $2.7 million of olive oil in 2024 (354 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+163% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.7M | 61% |
| Turkey | $811K | 30% |
| France | $105K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $100K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $38K | 1.4% |
| Greece | $3K | 0.1% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
| Syria | $1K | 0% |
| Australia | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
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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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 1509: Olive oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of olive oil exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported olive oil worth $70.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 146 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 104% on 2023.
Which countries buy olive oil from Lebanon?
The United States was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($16.8 million), followed by Qatar (13%) and Canada (10%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 91 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 554% on the year.
What is the average export price of olive oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.05 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $8.13 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 olive oil from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.8 million in 2017 to $70.6 million in 2024, an increase of 500%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also import olive oil?
Yes. Lebanon imported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Turkey and France. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $67.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for olive oil?
The HS code for olive oil is heading 1509. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 1509.10 (72% of the value) and 1509.90 (28%). 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 1509 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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