Rice imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $82.7 million of rice in 2024 (71.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 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 | $82.7M | 71.9K t |
| 2023 | $71.2M | 61.6K t |
| 2022 | $54.4M | 71.4K t |
| 2021 | $51.1M | 69.6K t |
| 2020 | $79.2M | 132.0K t |
| 2019 | $65.7M | 93.8K t |
| 2018 | $52.7M | 85.2K t |
| 2017 | $71.0M | 128.3K t |
Where Lebanon imports rice from
The largest suppliers were India (31%), China (24%), Thailand (12%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $26.1M | 32% |
| China | $19.6M | 24% |
| Thailand | $9.6M | 12% |
| Egypt | $8.1M | 9.8% |
| Italy | $4.7M | 5.7% |
| Pakistan | $4.3M | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $3.0M | 3.7% |
| Australia | $2.5M | 3% |
| Vietnam | $2.3M | 2.8% |
| Bulgaria | $1.1M | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 1006
| 1006.30 | Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed | 100% |
| 1006.20 | Cereals: husked (brown) rice | 0.2% |
| 1006.40 | Cereals: rice, broken | 0% |
| 1006.10 | Cereals: rice in the husk (paddy or rough) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.15 per kg, 80% above the world average of $0.64. 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.
Rice exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported rice worth $6.2 million (7.9 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Syria (27%), Turkey (17%), Benin (16%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $1.7M | 27% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 17% |
| Benin | $967K | 16% |
| Jordan | $569K | 9.2% |
| India | $437K | 7% |
| Gambia | $361K | 5.8% |
| United States | $145K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $119K | 1.9% |
| Brazil | $88K | 1.4% |
| Canada | $86K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 1006: Rice.
Common questions
What is the value of rice imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported rice worth $82.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 71.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply rice to Lebanon?
India was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($26.1 million), followed by China (24%) and Thailand (12%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 362% on the year.
What is the average import price of rice per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.15 per kg in 2024, 80% above the world average of $0.64 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of rice to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $71.0 million in 2017 to $82.7 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export rice?
Yes. Lebanon exported $6.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Turkey and Benin. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $76.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for rice?
The HS code for rice is heading 1006. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 1006.30 (100% of the value) and 1006.20 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1006 page.
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