Shelled almonds imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $22.7 million of shelled almonds in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). That is 27% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $29.6 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 | $22.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $17.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $16.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $12.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $12.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $29.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $25.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $27.0M | 3.6K t |
Where Lebanon imports shelled almonds from
United States alone supplied 87% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $19.7M | 87% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 6.6% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 4.7% |
| Australia | $258K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $70K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $55K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $22K | 0.1% |
| Syria | $7K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.16 per kg, close to the world average of $5.03.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Shelled almonds exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported shelled almonds worth $1.6 million (364 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+154% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.3M | 81% |
| Central African Republic | $88K | 5.6% |
| Jordan | $84K | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 1.6% |
| Kuwait | $20K | 1.3% |
| Republic of the Congo | $19K | 1.2% |
| Qatar | $17K | 1.1% |
| France | $12K | 0.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $7K | 0.4% |
| Greece | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon shelled almonds imports (HS 0802.12): 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 0802.12: Nuts, edible: almonds, fresh or dried, shelled.
Common questions
What is the value of shelled almonds imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported shelled almonds worth $22.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply shelled almonds to Lebanon?
The United States was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($19.7 million), followed by Turkey (7%) and Spain (5%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 335% on the year.
What is the average import price of shelled almonds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.16 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.03 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of shelled almonds to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.0 million in 2017 to $22.7 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2019 at $29.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.6 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export shelled almonds?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, the Central African Republic and Jordan. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $21.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for shelled almonds?
The HS code for shelled almonds is subheading 0802.12. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0802 page.
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