Prepared beef exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon exported prepared beef worth $6.8 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 31% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 68% 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 | $6.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 797 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $547K | 235 t |
| 2017 | $176K | 44 t |
Where Lebanon exports prepared beef to
Iraq alone took 81% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $5.5M | 81% |
| Qatar | $306K | 4.5% |
| Australia | $164K | 2.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $127K | 1.9% |
| Sierra Leone | $108K | 1.6% |
| Guinea | $88K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $72K | 1.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $60K | 0.9% |
| Ghana | $49K | 0.7% |
| Nigeria | $37K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.46 per kg, close to the world average of $6.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared beef imports to Lebanon
Lebanon imported $6.4 million of prepared beef in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.4M | 54% |
| Brazil | $1.2M | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $683K | 11% |
| Jordan | $468K | 7.3% |
| Italy | $467K | 7.3% |
| Belgium | $54K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $48K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $21K | 0.3% |
| France | $18K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $15K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon prepared beef exports (HS 1602.50): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 1602.50: Meat preparations: of bovine animals, meat or meat offal, prepared or preserved (excluding livers and homogenised preparations).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared beef exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported prepared beef worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 138 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared beef from Lebanon?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 81% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Qatar (5%) and Australia (2%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 42 buyer countries in total. Guinea grew fastest among the top ten, up 335% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared beef per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.46 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of prepared beef from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $176 thousand in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does Lebanon also import prepared beef?
Yes. Lebanon imported $6.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, Brazil and the United Arab Emirates. That compares with exports of $6.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for prepared beef?
The HS code for prepared beef is subheading 1602.50. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1602 page.
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