Onions and garlic imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported onions and garlic worth $9.3 million (7.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $12.8 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 | $9.3M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 12.3K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 20.6K t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 23.7K t |
| 2019 | $12.8M | 31.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 6.7K t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 6.5K t |
Where Lebanon imports onions and garlic from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Iraq grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 51% |
| Egypt | $2.8M | 30% |
| Jordan | $1.2M | 13% |
| Iraq | $313K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $88K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $72K | 0.8% |
| Syria | $26K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $18K | 0.2% |
| Iran | $16K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0703
| 0703.20 | Vegetables, alliaceous: garlic, fresh or chilled | 57% |
| 0703.10 | Vegetables, alliaceous: onions and shallots, fresh or chilled | 43% |
| 0703.90 | Vegetables, alliaceous: leeks and other kinds n.e.c. in heading no. 0703, fresh or chilled | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0703.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.27 per kg, 67% above the world average of $0.76. 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.
Onions and garlic exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $1.0 million of onions and garlic in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (32%), Canada (27%), United Arab Emirates (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+833% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $331K | 32% |
| Canada | $281K | 27% |
| United Arab Emirates | $154K | 15% |
| Jordan | $123K | 12% |
| Qatar | $42K | 4.1% |
| Iraq | $42K | 4.1% |
| Oman | $35K | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $13K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.8% |
| United States | $7K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 0703: Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of onions and garlic imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported onions and garlic worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply onions and garlic to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Egypt (30%) and Jordan (13%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average import price of onions and garlic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.27 per kg in 2024, 67% above the world average of $0.76 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 onions and garlic to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2019 at $12.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export onions and garlic?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Canada and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for onions and garlic?
The HS code for onions and garlic is heading 0703. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 0703.20 (57% of the value) and 0703.10 (43%). It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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