Prepared tuna imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported prepared tuna worth $37.2 million (7.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 82% 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 | $37.2M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $20.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $24.0M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $17.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $19.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $29.5M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $32.9M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $30.3M | 6.9K t |
Where Lebanon imports prepared tuna from
Thailand alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $22.7M | 61% |
| Vietnam | $11.0M | 30% |
| China | $909K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $806K | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | $626K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $426K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $230K | 0.6% |
| Madagascar | $223K | 0.6% |
| Tunisia | $144K | 0.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $84K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.11 per kg, close to the world average of $5.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared tuna exports from Lebanon
Exports of prepared tuna by Lebanon reached $1.2 million in 2024 (210 tonnes). Most of it went to Nigeria (21%), Republic of the Congo (13%), Senegal (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $254K | 21% |
| Republic of the Congo | $158K | 13% |
| Senegal | $123K | 10% |
| Liberia | $83K | 7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $75K | 6.4% |
| Venezuela | $54K | 4.5% |
| Ghana | $50K | 4.2% |
| Benin | $39K | 3.3% |
| Guinea | $35K | 3% |
| Sierra Leone | $34K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon prepared tuna imports (HS 1604.14): 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 1604.14: Fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and Atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared tuna imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported prepared tuna worth $37.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared tuna to Lebanon?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($22.7 million), followed by Vietnam (30%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 182% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared tuna per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.11 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared tuna to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.3 million in 2017 to $37.2 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $26.4 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export prepared tuna?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, the Republic of the Congo and Senegal. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $36.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared tuna?
The HS code for prepared tuna is subheading 1604.14. 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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