Peanuts imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $15.0 million of peanuts in 2024 (7.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $20.1 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 | $15.0M | 7.9K t |
| 2023 | $20.1M | 11.2K t |
| 2022 | $14.0M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $12.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $15.6M | 9.2K t |
| 2018 | $12.7M | 7.8K t |
| 2017 | $9.2M | 5.9K t |
Where Lebanon imports peanuts from
China alone supplied 65% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.8M | 65% |
| India | $2.9M | 19% |
| Egypt | $1.3M | 8.5% |
| Argentina | $466K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $331K | 2.2% |
| Brazil | $151K | 1% |
| Nigeria | $36K | 0.2% |
| Iran | $16K | 0.1% |
| Syria | $15K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1202
| 1202.42 | Ground-nuts: other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, shelled, whether or not broken, | 92% |
| 1202.41 | Ground-nuts: other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, in shell | 8.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.91 per kg, 48% above the world average of $1.29. 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.
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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 1202: Ground-nuts; not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken.
Common questions
What is the value of peanuts imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported peanuts worth $15.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply peanuts to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by India (19%) and Egypt (8%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 119% on the year.
What is the average import price of peanuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.91 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $1.29 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 peanuts to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.2 million in 2017 to $15.0 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2023 at $20.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for peanuts?
The HS code for peanuts is heading 1202. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 1202.42 (92% of the value) and 1202.41 (8%). It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1202 page.
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