Processed cheese imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $43.7 million of processed cheese in 2024 (7.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 11% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $57.3 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 | $43.7M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $39.4M | 6.7K t |
| 2022 | $31.2M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $30.4M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $29.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $57.3M | 9.9K t |
| 2018 | $54.4M | 9.6K t |
| 2017 | $47.6M | 8.2K t |
Where Lebanon imports processed cheese from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (38%), Poland (17%), Hungary (9%). Among the main suppliers, Syria grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.68 per kg, close to the world average of $5.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Processed cheese exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $658 thousand of processed cheese in 2024 (110 tonnes). Most of it went to Iraq (21%), Ghana (10%), Mali (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Gabon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon processed cheese imports (HS 0406.30): 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 0406.30: Dairy produce: cheese, processed (not grated or powdered).
Common questions
What is the value of processed cheese imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported processed cheese worth $43.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply processed cheese to Lebanon?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($16.7 million), followed by Poland (17%) and Hungary (9%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Syria grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average import price of processed cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.68 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $5.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of processed cheese to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $47.6 million in 2017 to $43.7 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2019 at $57.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.6 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export processed cheese?
Yes. Lebanon exported $658 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Ghana and Mali. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $43.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for processed cheese?
The HS code for processed cheese is subheading 0406.30. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
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