Salt imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported salt worth $2.9 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 24% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $2.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 70.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 61.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 83.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 79.1K t |
| 2018 | $858K | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $833K | 2.5K t |
Where Lebanon imports salt from
Egypt alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+720% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.6M | 53% |
| France | $402K | 14% |
| Pakistan | $257K | 8.7% |
| Senegal | $179K | 6.1% |
| Spain | $126K | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $114K | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $84K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $62K | 2.1% |
| Denmark | $48K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $34K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.17 per kg, 1850% above the world average of $0.06. 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.
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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 2501: Salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution; sea water.
Common questions
What is the value of salt imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported salt worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply salt to Lebanon?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by France (14%) and Pakistan (9%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 720% on the year.
What is the average import price of salt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.17 per kg in 2024, 1850% above the world average of $0.06 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 salt to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $833 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 254%. The peak was 2019 at $3.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for salt?
The HS code for salt is heading 2501. In Lebanon all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2501.00. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2501 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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