Potato flour exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
Lebanon exported $8.6 million of potato flour in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average.
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 | $8.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 822 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 1.1K t |
Where Lebanon exports potato flour to
The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (24%), Tunisia (24%), Morocco (16%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+764% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.1M | 24% |
| Tunisia | $2.0M | 24% |
| Morocco | $1.4M | 16% |
| Jordan | $784K | 9.1% |
| Oman | $730K | 8.5% |
| Turkey | $590K | 6.9% |
| Yemen | $278K | 3.2% |
| Estonia | $225K | 2.6% |
| Egypt | $186K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $106K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 1105
| 1105.20 | Flakes, granules and pellets: of potatoes | 98% |
| 1105.10 | Flour, meal and powder: of potatoes | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1105.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.28 per kg, 25% above the world average of $1.82. 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.
Potato flour imports to Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon imported potato flour worth $6.0 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Denmark accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $3.0M | 50% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 18% |
| Germany | $865K | 14% |
| Russia | $555K | 9.2% |
| Iran | $306K | 5.1% |
| Egypt | $97K | 1.6% |
| India | $78K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $10K | 0.2% |
| Greece | $7K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 1105: Flour, meal, powder, flakes, granules and pellets of potatoes.
Common questions
What is the value of potato flour exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported potato flour worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 139 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy potato flour from Lebanon?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Tunisia (24%) and Morocco (16%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 28 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 764% on the year.
What is the average export price of potato flour per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.28 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $1.82 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 potato flour from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 343%. The peak was 2023 at $9.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also import potato flour?
Yes. Lebanon imported $6.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Denmark, the Netherlands and Germany. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for potato flour?
The HS code for potato flour is heading 1105. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 1105.20 (98% of the value) and 1105.10 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1105 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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