Palm oil imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of palm oil by Lebanon reached $31.8 million in 2024 (23.2 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $31.8M | 23.2K t |
| 2023 | $30.2M | 20.7K t |
| 2022 | $31.9M | 18.5K t |
| 2021 | $31.6M | 22.1K t |
| 2020 | $20.0M | 19.3K t |
| 2019 | $14.7M | 18.6K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 10.8K t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 11.7K t |
Where Lebanon imports palm oil from
Most of the value came from Malaysia (44%), Indonesia (39%), Egypt (15%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $14.1M | 44% |
| Indonesia | $12.4M | 39% |
| Egypt | $4.7M | 15% |
| Turkey | $399K | 1.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $134K | 0.4% |
| India | $35K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $29K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 0.1% |
| Sierra Leone | $15K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1511
| 1511.90 | Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 100% |
| 1511.10 | Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1511.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.37 per kg, 37% above the world average of $1.00. 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.
Palm oil exports from Lebanon
Exports of palm oil by Lebanon reached $388 thousand in 2024 (217 tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (19%), Syria (17%), Cote d'Ivoire (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+345% on the year before).
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 1511: Palm oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of palm oil imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported palm oil worth $31.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply palm oil to Lebanon?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($14.1 million), followed by Indonesia (39%) and Egypt (15%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Sierra Leone grew fastest among the top ten, up 466% on the year.
What is the average import price of palm oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $1.00 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 palm oil to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $31.8 million in 2024, an increase of 251%. The peak was 2022 at $31.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export palm oil?
Yes. Lebanon exported $388 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Syria and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $31.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for palm oil?
The HS code for palm oil is heading 1511. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 1511.90 (100% of the value) and 1511.10 (0%). 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 1511 page.
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