Root vegetables imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $4.3 million of root vegetables in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.6 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 | $4.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 18.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 13.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 9.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $180K | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $329K | 2.1K t |
Where Lebanon imports root vegetables from
Syria alone supplied 88% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $3.8M | 88% |
| Turkey | $372K | 8.7% |
| Egypt | $77K | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | $11K | 0.3% |
| Iran | $11K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0706
| 0706.10 | Vegetables, root: carrots and turnips, fresh or chilled | 85% |
| 0706.90 | Vegetables, root: salad beetroot, salsify, celeric, radishes and similar edible roots, fresh or chilled | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0706.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, 42% above the world average of $0.62. 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.
Root vegetables exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported root vegetables worth $434 thousand (495 tonnes). Most of it went to Central African Republic (26%), United Arab Emirates (21%), Cote d'Ivoire (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+261% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 0706: Carrots, turnips, salad beetroot, salsify, celeriac, radishes and similar edible roots; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of root vegetables imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported root vegetables worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply root vegetables to Lebanon?
Syria was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Turkey (9%) and Egypt (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 359% on the year.
What is the average import price of root vegetables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $0.62 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 root vegetables to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $329 thousand in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $6.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export root vegetables?
Yes. Lebanon exported $434 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, the United Arab Emirates and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for root vegetables?
The HS code for root vegetables is heading 0706. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 0706.10 (85% of the value) and 0706.90 (15%). It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0706 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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