Other oil seeds imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of other oil seeds by Lebanon reached $55.0 million in 2024 (22.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $55.0M | 22.0K t |
| 2023 | $59.2M | 23.8K t |
| 2022 | $50.6M | 29.2K t |
| 2021 | $39.2M | 24.4K t |
| 2020 | $51.1M | 33.3K t |
| 2019 | $49.9M | 30.5K t |
| 2018 | $34.8M | 20.9K t |
| 2017 | $19.3M | 21.2K t |
Where Lebanon imports other oil seeds from
One supplier dominates: Sudan accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $38.8M | 71% |
| India | $8.7M | 16% |
| Egypt | $2.4M | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| Pakistan | $1.3M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $605K | 1.1% |
| Nigeria | $437K | 0.8% |
| Ukraine | $262K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $213K | 0.4% |
| Greece | $130K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 1207
| 1207.40 | Oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken | 93% |
| 1207.70 | Oil seeds: melon seeds, whether or not broken | 5% |
| 1207.99 | Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits: n.e.c. in heading no. 1207, whether or not broken | 1.6% |
| 1207.29 | Oil seeds: cotton seeds, other than seed, whether or not broken | 0.4% |
| 1207.50 | Oil seeds: mustard seeds, whether or not broken | 0.1% |
| 1207.91 | Oil seeds: poppy seeds, whether or not broken | 0% |
| 1207.60 | Oil seeds: safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds, whether or not broken | 0% |
| 1207.10 | Oil seeds: palm nuts and kernels, whether or not broken | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.51 per kg, 82% above the world average of $1.38. 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 oil seeds exports from Lebanon
Exports of other oil seeds by Lebanon reached $2.5 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United States (14%), Turkey (11%), India (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $343K | 14% |
| Turkey | $277K | 11% |
| India | $270K | 11% |
| France | $215K | 8.6% |
| United Kingdom | $214K | 8.6% |
| Jordan | $149K | 6% |
| Greece | $133K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $120K | 4.8% |
| Canada | $110K | 4.4% |
| Syria | $97K | 3.9% |
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 1207: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, n.e.c. in chapter 12; whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of other oil seeds imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported other oil seeds worth $55.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply other oil seeds to Lebanon?
Sudan was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($38.8 million), followed by India (16%) and Egypt (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 156% on the year.
What is the average import price of other oil seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.51 per kg in 2024, 82% above the world average of $1.38 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 oil seeds to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.3 million in 2017 to $55.0 million in 2024, an increase of 185%. The peak was 2023 at $59.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export other oil seeds?
Yes. Lebanon exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Turkey and India. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $52.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for other oil seeds?
The HS code for other oil seeds is heading 1207. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 1207.40 (93% of the value) and 1207.70 (5%). It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1207 page.
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