Sauces and condiments exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of sauces and condiments by Lebanon reached $42.8 million in 2024 (13.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42.8M | 13.1K t |
| 2023 | $38.7M | 11.6K t |
| 2022 | $34.1M | 14.0K t |
| 2021 | $27.7M | 10.6K t |
| 2020 | $14.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $16.1M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 1.6K t |
Where Lebanon exports sauces and condiments to
The largest buyer markets were United States (14%), Canada (11%), Mali (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.0M | 14% |
| Canada | $4.8M | 11% |
| Mali | $4.1M | 9.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.0M | 7% |
| Sweden | $2.3M | 5.4% |
| France | $1.4M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| Oman | $1.1M | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 2103
| 2103.90 | Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasonings | 91% |
| 2103.20 | Sauces: tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces | 8.3% |
| 2103.30 | Mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard | 0.5% |
| 2103.10 | Sauces: soya | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2103.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.27 per kg, 25% above the world average of $2.62. 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.
Sauces and condiments imports to Lebanon
Lebanon imported $29.2 million of sauces and condiments in 2024 (9.0 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were United States (28%), Netherlands (18%), Belgium (7%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.3M | 29% |
| Netherlands | $5.1M | 18% |
| Belgium | $2.0M | 6.7% |
| Egypt | $1.5M | 5.1% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 4.9% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 4.6% |
| France | $1.1M | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $834K | 2.9% |
| Japan | $760K | 2.6% |
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 2103: Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings, mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard.
Common questions
What is the value of sauces and condiments exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported sauces and condiments worth $42.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy sauces and condiments from Lebanon?
The United States was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Canada (11%) and Mali (10%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 107 buyer countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average export price of sauces and condiments per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.27 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $2.62 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 exports of sauces and condiments from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $42.8 million in 2024, an increase of 815%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also import sauces and condiments?
Yes. Lebanon imported $29.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, the Netherlands and Belgium. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $13.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sauces and condiments?
The HS code for sauces and condiments is heading 2103. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 2103.90 (91% of the value) and 2103.20 (8%). It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2103 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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