Other medicaments (bulk) imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported other medicaments (bulk) worth $4.7 million (199 tonnes). Value fell 48% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $16.2 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 | $4.7M | 199 t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 128 t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 210 t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 54 t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 90 t |
| 2019 | $11.4M | 183 t |
| 2018 | $16.2M | 291 t |
| 2017 | $13.6M | 234 t |
Where Lebanon imports other medicaments (bulk) from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (23%), China (20%), Mexico (13%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 23% |
| China | $938K | 20% |
| Mexico | $631K | 14% |
| Netherlands | $464K | 9.9% |
| France | $437K | 9.3% |
| Greece | $362K | 7.7% |
| United States | $353K | 7.5% |
| Jordan | $214K | 4.6% |
| India | $95K | 2% |
| Spain | $38K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.58 per kg, 67% below the world average of $71.07, 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.
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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 3003.90: Medicaments: (not containing antibiotics, hormones, alkaloids or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale).
Common questions
What is the value of other medicaments (bulk) imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported other medicaments (bulk) worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 199 tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply other medicaments (bulk) to Lebanon?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (20%) and Mexico (13%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average import price of other medicaments (bulk) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.58 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $71.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of other medicaments (bulk) to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.6 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, a fall of 66%. The peak was 2018 at $16.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for other medicaments (bulk)?
The HS code for other medicaments (bulk) is subheading 3003.90. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3003 page.
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