Pet food imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pet food by Lebanon reached $23.1 million in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes). That is 29% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $23.1M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $17.9M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $15.8M | 11.8K t |
| 2021 | $11.4M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 9.1K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 8.9K t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 7.4K t |
Where Lebanon imports pet food from
The largest suppliers were France (20%), Italy (20%), Turkey (18%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+264% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.6M | 20% |
| Italy | $4.5M | 20% |
| Turkey | $4.2M | 18% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 9.4% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 7% |
| Hungary | $1.1M | 4.6% |
| China | $817K | 3.5% |
| Thailand | $719K | 3.1% |
| Portugal | $694K | 3% |
| United States | $482K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.42 per kg, close to the world average of $2.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pet food exports from Lebanon
Exports of pet food by Lebanon reached $341 thousand in 2024 (135 tonnes). Most of it went to Iraq (46%), Qatar (27%), Liberia (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Togo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon pet food imports (HS 2309.10): 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 2309.10: Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of pet food imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported pet food worth $23.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply pet food to Lebanon?
France was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Italy (20%) and Turkey (18%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 264% on the year.
What is the average import price of pet food per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.42 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $2.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pet food to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $23.1 million in 2024, an increase of 135%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.1 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export pet food?
Yes. Lebanon exported $341 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Qatar and Liberia. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $22.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for pet food?
The HS code for pet food is subheading 2309.10. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2309 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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