Potatoes imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $47.0 million of potatoes in 2024 (68.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 40% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $47.0M | 68.7K t |
| 2023 | $33.7M | 52.2K t |
| 2022 | $39.7M | 86.9K t |
| 2021 | $18.4M | 43.0K t |
| 2020 | $30.8M | 64.4K t |
| 2019 | $44.2M | 93.4K t |
| 2018 | $17.1M | 25.8K t |
| 2017 | $11.4M | 23.0K t |
Where Lebanon imports potatoes from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $28.8M | 61% |
| Netherlands | $11.6M | 25% |
| Denmark | $2.6M | 5.5% |
| France | $2.1M | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 3.3% |
| Luxembourg | $159K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $129K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $46K | 0.1% |
| Syria | $12K | 0% |
| Jordan | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0701
| 0701.90 | Vegetables: potatoes (other than seed), fresh or chilled | 54% |
| 0701.10 | Vegetables: seed potatoes, fresh or chilled | 47% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.68 per kg, 70% above the world average of $0.40. 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.
Potatoes exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $16.1 million of potatoes in 2024 (28.7 thousand tonnes). Syria alone took 50% of it.
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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 0701: Potatoes; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of potatoes imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported potatoes worth $47.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 68.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply potatoes to Lebanon?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($28.8 million), followed by the Netherlands (25%) and Denmark (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Syria grew fastest among the top ten, up 712% on the year.
What is the average import price of potatoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024, 70% above the world average of $0.40 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 potatoes to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.4 million in 2017 to $47.0 million in 2024, an increase of 313%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export potatoes?
Yes. Lebanon exported $16.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $30.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for potatoes?
The HS code for potatoes is heading 0701. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 0701.90 (54% of the value) and 0701.10 (46%). It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0701 page.
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