Packaged medicines imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported packaged medicines worth $535.7 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $731.6 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 | $535.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $488.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $337.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $450.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $700.0M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $731.6M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $717.1M | 8.1K t |
| 2017 | $609.1M | 7.8K t |
Where Lebanon imports packaged medicines from
The largest suppliers were United States (12%), France (11%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 32%. Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+180% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $62.9M | 12% |
| France | $60.3M | 11% |
| Germany | $49.7M | 9.3% |
| Jordan | $29.4M | 5.5% |
| Ireland | $27.9M | 5.2% |
| Denmark | $22.5M | 4.2% |
| India | $22.3M | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | $22.2M | 4.1% |
| Tunisia | $18.7M | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18.0M | 3.4% |
Product types under HS 3004
| 3004.90 | Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | 84% |
| 3004.39 | Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail… | 6.3% |
| 3004.20 | Medicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for… | 3.4% |
| 3004.10 | Medicaments: containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | 2.1% |
| 3004.32 | Medicaments: containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or… | 2% |
| 3004.50 | Medicaments: containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale | 0.9% |
| 3004.49 | Medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives: other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN) or norephedrine or their salts: for therapeutic… | 0.8% |
| 3004.31 | Medicaments: containing insulin, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $111.07 per kg, 37% above the world average of $80.84. 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 medicines exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported packaged medicines worth $47.7 million (170 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (32%), Kuwait (18%), Iraq (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
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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 3004: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic use, put up in measured doses (incl. those in the form of transdermal admin. systems) or packed for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of packaged medicines imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported packaged medicines worth $535.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply packaged medicines to Lebanon?
The United States was the largest supplier with 12% of the value ($62.9 million), followed by France (11%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 32%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 180% on the year.
What is the average import price of packaged medicines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $111.07 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $80.84 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 packaged medicines to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $609.1 million in 2017 to $535.7 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2019 at $731.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export packaged medicines?
Yes. Lebanon exported $47.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Iraq. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $488.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaged medicines?
The HS code for packaged medicines is heading 3004. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 3004.90 (84% of the value) and 3004.39 (6%). It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
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