Other vegetable oils imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of other vegetable oils by Lebanon reached $3.8 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.6 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 | $3.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 1.1K t |
Where Lebanon imports other vegetable oils from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.1M | 57% |
| India | $236K | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $178K | 4.7% |
| Thailand | $174K | 4.6% |
| France | $154K | 4.1% |
| Spain | $144K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $139K | 3.7% |
| China | $124K | 3.3% |
| United States | $91K | 2.4% |
| Morocco | $85K | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 1515
| 1515.29 | Vegetable oils: maize (corn) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 66% |
| 1515.90 | Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: fixed, n.e.c. in heading no. 1515, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 15% |
| 1515.50 | Vegetable oils: sesame oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 11% |
| 1515.30 | Vegetable oils: castor oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 5.9% |
| 1515.19 | Vegetable oils: linseed oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 2.5% |
| 1515.21 | Vegetable oils: maize (corn) oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified | 0.1% |
| 1515.11 | Vegetable oils: linseed oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1515.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.07 per kg, close to the world average of $2.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Other vegetable oils exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $2.0 million of other vegetable oils in 2024 (499 tonnes). United States alone took 65% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+950% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.3M | 65% |
| Germany | $133K | 6.5% |
| Iraq | $110K | 5.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $94K | 4.6% |
| Nigeria | $69K | 3.4% |
| Brazil | $56K | 2.8% |
| France | $41K | 2% |
| Armenia | $35K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $31K | 1.5% |
| Oman | $24K | 1.2% |
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 1515: Fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils n.e.c. in chapter 15 (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of other vegetable oils imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported other vegetable oils worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply other vegetable oils to Lebanon?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by India (6%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 77% on the year.
What is the average import price of other vegetable oils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.07 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.12 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 vegetable oils to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 113%. The peak was 2019 at $7.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export other vegetable oils?
Yes. Lebanon exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and Iraq. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for other vegetable oils?
The HS code for other vegetable oils is heading 1515. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 1515.29 (66% of the value) and 1515.90 (15%). 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 1515 page.
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