Other fresh vegetables imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of other fresh vegetables by Lebanon reached $8.3 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 46% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 13.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 11.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 646 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 628 t |
Where Lebanon imports other fresh vegetables from
One supplier dominates: Syria accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Syria grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $6.8M | 82% |
| Netherlands | $323K | 3.9% |
| Egypt | $300K | 3.6% |
| Jordan | $297K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $209K | 2.5% |
| Kenya | $74K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $73K | 0.9% |
| Peru | $35K | 0.4% |
| France | $29K | 0.4% |
| China | $24K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 0709
| 0709.99 | Vegetables: edible, n.e.c. in chapter 07, fresh or chilled | 60% |
| 0709.30 | Vegetables: aubergines, (e.g. plants), fresh or chilled | 18% |
| 0709.60 | Vegetables: fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta, fresh or chilled | 8.1% |
| 0709.51 | Vegetables: mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, fresh or chilled | 4.1% |
| 0709.93 | Vegetables: pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.), fresh or chilled | 3.5% |
| 0709.70 | Vegetables: spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach), fresh or chilled | 1.7% |
| 0709.91 | Vegetables: globe artichokes, fresh or chilled | 1.3% |
| 0709.20 | Vegetables: asparagus, fresh or chilled | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0709.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.54 per kg, 42% above the world average of $1.79. 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.
Other fresh vegetables exports from Lebanon
Exports of other fresh vegetables by Lebanon reached $2.9 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (26%), United Arab Emirates (24%), Qatar (17%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+504% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $756K | 26% |
| United Arab Emirates | $701K | 24% |
| Qatar | $495K | 17% |
| Romania | $348K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $206K | 7.1% |
| Canada | $71K | 2.5% |
| Maldives | $44K | 1.5% |
| United States | $42K | 1.4% |
| France | $40K | 1.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $35K | 1.2% |
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.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
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 0709: Vegetables; n.e.c. in chapter 07, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of other fresh vegetables imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported other fresh vegetables worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply other fresh vegetables to Lebanon?
Syria was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by the Netherlands (4%) and Egypt (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of other fresh vegetables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.54 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $1.79 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 other fresh vegetables to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 208%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export other fresh vegetables?
Yes. Lebanon exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for other fresh vegetables?
The HS code for other fresh vegetables is heading 0709. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 0709.99 (60% of the value) and 0709.30 (18%). It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0709 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Public statistics stop at country totals. EximDataX rebuilds Lebanon trade from the customs records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see the companies that ship to and from it. Tell us your product and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.