Prepared peanuts imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported prepared peanuts worth $3.1 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $9.4 million.
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 | $3.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 963 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 969 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 837 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 970 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $9.4M | 4.3K t |
Where Lebanon imports prepared peanuts from
Most of the value came from Argentina (48%), Netherlands (22%), India (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $1.5M | 48% |
| Netherlands | $682K | 22% |
| India | $334K | 11% |
| China | $222K | 7.3% |
| United States | $219K | 7.2% |
| Ukraine | $48K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $19K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.4% |
| Philippines | $10K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $9K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.74 per kg, close to the world average of $2.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared peanuts exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported prepared peanuts worth $965 thousand (225 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Qatar accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+430% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $661K | 69% |
| United States | $93K | 9.6% |
| Australia | $55K | 5.7% |
| Canada | $24K | 2.5% |
| Ghana | $20K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $20K | 2.1% |
| Cyprus | $17K | 1.7% |
| Kuwait | $11K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0.8% |
| Mauritius | $6K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon prepared peanuts imports (HS 2008.11): 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 2008.11: Nuts: ground-nuts, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared peanuts imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported prepared peanuts worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared peanuts to Lebanon?
Argentina was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the Netherlands (22%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The Philippines grew fastest among the top ten, up 772% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared peanuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.74 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $2.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared peanuts to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.4 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 67%. The peak was 2017 at $9.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export prepared peanuts?
Yes. Lebanon exported $965 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, the United States and Australia. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared peanuts?
The HS code for prepared peanuts is subheading 2008.11. 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 2008 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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