Packaged black tea imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported packaged black tea worth $17.4 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $24.1 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 | $17.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $17.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $13.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $20.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $17.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $21.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 341 t |
| 2017 | $24.1M | 4.0K t |
Where Lebanon imports packaged black tea from
One supplier dominates: Sri Lanka accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+283% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $11.4M | 65% |
| Egypt | $4.4M | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 6.8% |
| Poland | $309K | 1.8% |
| Vietnam | $87K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $33K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $13K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $5K | 0% |
| India | $5K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.84 per kg, 40% above the world average of $7.76. 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.
Packaged black tea exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported packaged black tea worth $1.1 million (128 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Nigeria (10%), United Arab Emirates (9%), Guinea (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, Sierra Leone grew fastest (+334% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $110K | 9.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $105K | 9.1% |
| Guinea | $101K | 8.8% |
| Germany | $85K | 7.4% |
| Zambia | $75K | 6.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $72K | 6.3% |
| Liberia | $54K | 4.7% |
| Republic of the Congo | $54K | 4.7% |
| Sierra Leone | $52K | 4.6% |
| Senegal | $51K | 4.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon packaged black tea imports (HS 0902.30): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 0902.30: Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg.
Common questions
What is the value of packaged black tea imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported packaged black tea worth $17.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply packaged black tea to Lebanon?
Sri Lanka was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($11.4 million), followed by Egypt (25%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 414% on the year.
What is the average import price of packaged black tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.84 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $7.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of packaged black tea to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.1 million in 2017 to $17.4 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2017 at $24.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.8 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export packaged black tea?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, the United Arab Emirates and Guinea. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $16.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaged black tea?
The HS code for packaged black tea is subheading 0902.30. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
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