Refined corn oil imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $2.5 million of refined corn oil in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 55% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.7 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 | $2.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 767 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 709 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 963 t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 783 t |
Where Lebanon imports refined corn oil from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.1M | 85% |
| Turkey | $177K | 7.1% |
| Iran | $68K | 2.7% |
| United States | $60K | 2.4% |
| France | $50K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $5K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.69 per kg, close to the world average of $1.58.
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 refined corn oil imports (HS 1515.29): 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 1515.29: Vegetable oils: maize (corn) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined corn oil imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported refined corn oil worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 179 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined corn oil to Lebanon?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Turkey (7%) and Iran (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined corn oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.69 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $1.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of refined corn oil to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. The peak was 2019 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined corn oil?
The HS code for refined corn oil is subheading 1515.29. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1515 page.
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