Prepared sardines imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $5.6 million of prepared sardines in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 38% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.0 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 | $5.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 974 t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 2.2K t |
Where Lebanon imports prepared sardines from
One supplier dominates: Morocco accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+176% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $3.0M | 53% |
| China | $2.1M | 38% |
| Indonesia | $353K | 6.3% |
| Portugal | $87K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $36K | 0.7% |
| France | $19K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $5K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $2K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.20 per kg, 30% above the world average of $3.22. 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.
Prepared sardines exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported prepared sardines worth $424 thousand (106 tonnes). Turkey alone took 89% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $380K | 89% |
| Senegal | $15K | 3.5% |
| Luxembourg | $6K | 1.4% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $4K | 0.9% |
| Venezuela | $4K | 0.8% |
| Liberia | $3K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.6% |
| Guinea | $2K | 0.5% |
| Republic of the Congo | $1K | 0.3% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon prepared sardines imports (HS 1604.13): 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 1604.13: Fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared sardines imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported prepared sardines worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared sardines to Lebanon?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (38%) and Indonesia (6%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 741% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared sardines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.20 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $3.22 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared sardines to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $10.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export prepared sardines?
Yes. Lebanon exported $424 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Senegal and Luxembourg. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared sardines?
The HS code for prepared sardines is subheading 1604.13. 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 1604 page.
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