Pure sucrose imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported pure sucrose worth $123.3 million (187.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $123.3M | 187.6K t |
| 2023 | $104.2M | 134.5K t |
| 2022 | $111.3M | 180.8K t |
| 2021 | $72.8M | 159.1K t |
| 2020 | $88.4M | 221.2K t |
| 2019 | $71.2M | 183.7K t |
| 2018 | $54.9M | 139.4K t |
| 2017 | $68.5M | 145.6K t |
Where Lebanon imports pure sucrose from
The largest suppliers were Morocco (29%), France (14%), Egypt (13%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $35.4M | 29% |
| France | $17.4M | 14% |
| Egypt | $16.4M | 13% |
| Ukraine | $12.3M | 10% |
| India | $10.5M | 8.5% |
| Poland | $8.8M | 7.1% |
| Brazil | $7.7M | 6.2% |
| Algeria | $5.2M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.6M | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, close to the world average of $0.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pure sucrose exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported pure sucrose worth $2.3 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). Benin alone took 88% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $2.0M | 88% |
| Syria | $162K | 7% |
| Ghana | $20K | 0.9% |
| Liberia | $12K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.4% |
| Qatar | $7K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.3% |
| Zambia | $6K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $5K | 0.2% |
| Guinea | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon pure sucrose imports (HS 1701.99): 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 1701.99: Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.
Common questions
What is the value of pure sucrose imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported pure sucrose worth $123.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 187.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure sucrose to Lebanon?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($35.4 million), followed by France (14%) and Egypt (13%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure sucrose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure sucrose to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $68.5 million in 2017 to $123.3 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $86.8 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export pure sucrose?
Yes. Lebanon exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Syria and Ghana. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $121.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure sucrose?
The HS code for pure sucrose is subheading 1701.99. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1701 page.
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