Protein concentrate imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $2.7 million of protein concentrate in 2024 (472 tonnes). That is 45% more than in 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 | $2.7M | 472 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 404 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 521 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 536 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 565 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 661 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 635 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 571 t |
Where Lebanon imports protein concentrate from
The largest suppliers were United States (32%), Greece (15%), Canada (10%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $873K | 32% |
| Greece | $411K | 15% |
| Canada | $266K | 9.7% |
| Hungary | $248K | 9.1% |
| India | $127K | 4.7% |
| Brazil | $108K | 4% |
| Argentina | $97K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $92K | 3.4% |
| Thailand | $90K | 3.3% |
| France | $89K | 3.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.80 per kg, 37% above the world average of $4.24. 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.
Protein concentrate exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported protein concentrate worth $283 thousand (33 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Cyprus accounted for 69% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $196K | 69% |
| Qatar | $35K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $33K | 12% |
| Uganda | $8K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $6K | 2.2% |
| Angola | $2K | 0.8% |
| Central African Republic | $2K | 0.8% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0.2% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon protein concentrate imports (HS 2106.10): 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 2106.10: Protein: concentrates and textured protein substances.
Common questions
What is the value of protein concentrate imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported protein concentrate worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 472 tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply protein concentrate to Lebanon?
The United States was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($873 thousand), followed by Greece (15%) and Canada (10%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 201% on the year.
What is the average import price of protein concentrate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.80 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $4.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of protein concentrate to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2018 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export protein concentrate?
Yes. Lebanon exported $283 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cyprus, Qatar and the United Kingdom. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for protein concentrate?
The HS code for protein concentrate is subheading 2106.10. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2106 page.
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