Pasta imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pasta by Lebanon reached $58.5 million in 2024 (29.6 thousand tonnes). That is 44% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $58.5M | 29.6K t |
| 2023 | $40.6M | 22.4K t |
| 2022 | $35.0M | 29.2K t |
| 2021 | $27.9M | 33.1K t |
| 2020 | $32.0M | 41.4K t |
| 2019 | $30.2M | 28.4K t |
| 2018 | $20.9M | 25.2K t |
| 2017 | $17.0M | 21.3K t |
Where Lebanon imports pasta from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (44%), Turkey (22%), Italy (19%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+308% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $25.5M | 44% |
| Turkey | $13.1M | 22% |
| Italy | $11.0M | 19% |
| Egypt | $2.9M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 3.2% |
| France | $1.1M | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $324K | 0.6% |
| Russia | $294K | 0.5% |
| Iran | $283K | 0.5% |
| Jordan | $265K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 1902
| 1902.19 | Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared | 47% |
| 1902.30 | Food preparations: pasta (excluding stuffed), cooked or otherwise prepared | 30% |
| 1902.11 | Food preparations: pasta, containing eggs, uncooked, not stuffed or otherwise prepared | 22% |
| 1902.20 | Food preparations: pasta, stuffed (with meat or other substances), whether or not cooked or otherwise prepared | 1.2% |
| 1902.40 | Food preparations: couscous | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.97 per kg, close to the world average of $1.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pasta exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $4.5 million of pasta in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (30%), Iraq (14%), Kuwait (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 30% |
| Iraq | $632K | 14% |
| Kuwait | $306K | 6.8% |
| Oman | $279K | 6.2% |
| Australia | $217K | 4.8% |
| Egypt | $189K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $182K | 4% |
| Canada | $177K | 3.9% |
| Sweden | $149K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $77K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 1902: Pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of pasta imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported pasta worth $58.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply pasta to Lebanon?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($25.5 million), followed by Turkey (22%) and Italy (19%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 651% on the year.
What is the average import price of pasta per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.97 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.89 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 pasta to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.0 million in 2017 to $58.5 million in 2024, an increase of 243%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export pasta?
Yes. Lebanon exported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Kuwait. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $54.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pasta?
The HS code for pasta is heading 1902. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 1902.19 (47% of the value) and 1902.30 (30%). It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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