Reconstituted tobacco imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported reconstituted tobacco worth $4.5 million (624 tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $21.0 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 | $4.5M | 624 t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 818 t |
| 2022 | $21.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 698 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 534 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 363 t |
| 2018 | $429K | 168 t |
| 2017 | $897K | 349 t |
Where Lebanon imports reconstituted tobacco from
Most of the value came from Greece (36%), Switzerland (26%), Brazil (19%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $1.6M | 36% |
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 26% |
| Brazil | $841K | 19% |
| Serbia | $808K | 18% |
| United States | $20K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0% |
| Romania | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.14 per kg, 74% below the world average of $27.18, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon reconstituted tobacco imports (HS 2403.91): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 2403.91: Tobacco: homogenised or reconstituted.
Common questions
What is the value of reconstituted tobacco imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported reconstituted tobacco worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 624 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 166 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply reconstituted tobacco to Lebanon?
Greece was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Switzerland (26%) and Brazil (19%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average import price of reconstituted tobacco per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.14 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $27.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of reconstituted tobacco to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $897 thousand in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 397%. The peak was 2022 at $21.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for reconstituted tobacco?
The HS code for reconstituted tobacco is subheading 2403.91. It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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