Seed potatoes imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $21.8 million of seed potatoes in 2024 (26.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 44% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $21.8M | 26.8K t |
| 2023 | $15.2M | 22.7K t |
| 2022 | $14.3M | 21.9K t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 17.6K t |
| 2020 | $15.6M | 20.1K t |
| 2019 | $16.7M | 21.7K t |
| 2018 | $16.8M | 23.6K t |
| 2017 | $11.3M | 22.5K t |
Where Lebanon imports seed potatoes from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $11.6M | 53% |
| Egypt | $3.7M | 17% |
| Denmark | $2.6M | 12% |
| France | $2.1M | 9.8% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 7.1% |
| Luxembourg | $159K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $129K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $45K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, close to the world average of $0.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Seed potatoes exports from Lebanon
Exports of seed potatoes by Lebanon reached $8.1 million in 2024 (9.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Syria alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $8.1M | 100% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0% |
| Kuwait | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon seed potatoes imports (HS 0701.10): 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 0701.10: Vegetables: seed potatoes, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of seed potatoes imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported seed potatoes worth $21.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 174 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply seed potatoes to Lebanon?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($11.6 million), followed by Egypt (17%) and Denmark (12%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 177% on the year.
What is the average import price of seed potatoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $0.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of seed potatoes to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.3 million in 2017 to $21.8 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.3 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export seed potatoes?
Yes. Lebanon exported $8.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $13.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for seed potatoes?
The HS code for seed potatoes is subheading 0701.10. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0701 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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