Potato starch imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of potato starch by Lebanon reached $4.3 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 33% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 6.3K t |
Where Lebanon imports potato starch from
One supplier dominates: Denmark accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $4.0M | 94% |
| Netherlands | $93K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $85K | 2% |
| France | $33K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $23K | 0.5% |
| India | $6K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $2K | 0% |
| China | $2K | 0% |
| Finland | $1K | 0% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.07 per kg, close to the world average of $1.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon potato starch imports (HS 1108.13): 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 1108.13: Starch: potato.
Common questions
What is the value of potato starch imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported potato starch worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply potato starch to Lebanon?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by the Netherlands (2%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 262% on the year.
What is the average import price of potato starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.07 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $1.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of potato starch to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for potato starch?
The HS code for potato starch is subheading 1108.13. 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 1108 page.
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