Pickled vegetables exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
Lebanon exported $14.8 million of pickled vegetables in 2024 (9.0 thousand tonnes). That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $19.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.8M | 9.0K t |
| 2023 | $13.8M | 9.2K t |
| 2022 | $14.3M | 9.6K t |
| 2021 | $16.2M | 11.0K t |
| 2020 | $19.7M | 12.6K t |
| 2019 | $18.9M | 12.9K t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 8.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 6.0K t |
Where Lebanon exports pickled vegetables to
Most of it went to Canada (18%), United States (13%), Australia (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.7M | 18% |
| United States | $1.9M | 13% |
| Australia | $1.6M | 11% |
| Kuwait | $1.6M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 7.7% |
| Qatar | $1.1M | 7.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $992K | 6.7% |
| Sweden | $842K | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $773K | 5.2% |
| France | $469K | 3.2% |
Product types under HS 2001
| 2001.90 | Vegetable preparations: vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid (excluding… | 57% |
| 2001.10 | Vegetable preparations: cucumbers and gherkins, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid | 43% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2001.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.66 per kg, close to the world average of $1.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pickled vegetables imports to Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon imported pickled vegetables worth $843 thousand (427 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Syria (42%), Turkey (13%), France (7%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $353K | 42% |
| Turkey | $113K | 13% |
| France | $60K | 7.1% |
| Morocco | $55K | 6.5% |
| Egypt | $51K | 6.1% |
| India | $37K | 4.4% |
| United States | $33K | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $19K | 2.3% |
| Iraq | $18K | 2.2% |
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 2001: Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of pickled vegetables exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported pickled vegetables worth $14.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 159 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy pickled vegetables from Lebanon?
Canada was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by the United States (13%) and Australia (11%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 81 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average export price of pickled vegetables per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.66 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.68 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 exports of pickled vegetables from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $14.8 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. The peak was 2020 at $19.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also import pickled vegetables?
Yes. Lebanon imported $843 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Syria, Turkey and France. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $14.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pickled vegetables?
The HS code for pickled vegetables is heading 2001. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 2001.90 (57% of the value) and 2001.10 (43%). It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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