Shelled cashew nuts imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of shelled cashew nuts by Lebanon reached $29.7 million in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 38% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $29.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $21.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $21.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $13.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $31.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 209 t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 393 t |
Where Lebanon imports shelled cashew nuts from
Vietnam alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $21.1M | 71% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $6.3M | 21% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 3.4% |
| Benin | $552K | 1.9% |
| Indonesia | $282K | 1% |
| Nigeria | $181K | 0.6% |
| Syria | $113K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $77K | 0.3% |
| United States | $75K | 0.3% |
| Tanzania | $53K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.95 per kg, close to the world average of $5.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Shelled cashew nuts exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported shelled cashew nuts worth $435 thousand (54 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon shelled cashew nuts imports (HS 0801.32): 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 0801.32: Nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled.
Common questions
What is the value of shelled cashew nuts imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported shelled cashew nuts worth $29.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 202 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply shelled cashew nuts to Lebanon?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($21.1 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (21%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Benin grew fastest among the top ten, up 551% on the year.
What is the average import price of shelled cashew nuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.95 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $5.61 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of shelled cashew nuts to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $29.7 million in 2024, an increase of 427%. The peak was 2019 at $31.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.7 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export shelled cashew nuts?
Yes. Lebanon exported $435 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, the Republic of the Congo and the Central African Republic. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $29.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for shelled cashew nuts?
The HS code for shelled cashew nuts is subheading 0801.32. 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 0801 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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