Pharmaceutical good imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $16.9 million of pharmaceutical good in 2024 (284 tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $21.2 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 | $16.9M | 284 t |
| 2023 | $15.0M | 281 t |
| 2022 | $11.5M | 170 t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 141 t |
| 2020 | $12.9M | 188 t |
| 2019 | $17.5M | 206 t |
| 2018 | $21.2M | 273 t |
| 2017 | $15.2M | 218 t |
Where Lebanon imports pharmaceutical good from
The largest suppliers were Ireland (30%), Germany (18%), United States (9%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $5.0M | 30% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 18% |
| United States | $1.5M | 8.7% |
| Dominican Republic | $874K | 5.2% |
| France | $657K | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $583K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $569K | 3.4% |
| India | $483K | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $390K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $361K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 3006
| 3006.30 | Pharmaceutical goods: opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations, diagnostic reagents designed to be administered to the patient | 36% |
| 3006.40 | Pharmaceutical goods: dental cements and other dental fillings, bone reconstruction cements | 24% |
| 3006.10 | Pharmaceutical goods: sterile surgical catgut, suture materials, tissue adhesives, laminaria, laminaria tents, absorbable surgical or dental… | 21% |
| 3006.20 | Pharmaceutical goods: blood-grouping reagents | 6.6% |
| 3006.60 | Pharmaceutical goods: chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones, on other products of heading 2937 or on spermicides | 5.7% |
| 3006.50 | Pharmaceutical goods: first aid boxes and kits | 3.5% |
| 3006.91 | Pharmaceutical goods: appliances identifiable for ostomy use | 2.1% |
| 3006.70 | Pharmaceutical goods: Gel preparations designed to be used in human or veterinary medicine as a lubricant for parts of the body for surgical… | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $59.55 per kg, 31% below the world average of $86.10, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pharmaceutical good exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported pharmaceutical good worth $256 thousand (62 tonnes). Most of it went to France (42%), Jordan (29%), Syria (15%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $106K | 42% |
| Jordan | $76K | 30% |
| Syria | $38K | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13K | 5% |
| Bahrain | $7K | 2.8% |
| Australia | $5K | 1.8% |
| Costa Rica | $4K | 1.6% |
| Kuwait | $3K | 1.3% |
| Cyprus | $1K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.5% |
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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 3006: Pharmaceutical goods.
Common questions
What is the value of pharmaceutical good imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported pharmaceutical good worth $16.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 284 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply pharmaceutical good to Lebanon?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Germany (18%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 203% on the year.
What is the average import price of pharmaceutical good per kg?
The average declared import value was about $59.55 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $86.10 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 pharmaceutical good to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.2 million in 2017 to $16.9 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2018 at $21.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export pharmaceutical good?
Yes. Lebanon exported $256 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Jordan and Syria. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $16.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for pharmaceutical good?
The HS code for pharmaceutical good is heading 3006. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 3006.30 (36% of the value) and 3006.40 (24%). It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3006 page.
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