Shelled hazelnuts imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $11.1 million of shelled hazelnuts in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 107% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $11.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 758 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 532 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 609 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 485 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 567 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 773 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 640 t |
Where Lebanon imports shelled hazelnuts from
Turkey alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, Georgia grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $9.1M | 81% |
| Georgia | $2.1M | 19% |
| Azerbaijan | $18K | 0.2% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.97 per kg, close to the world average of $8.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Shelled hazelnuts exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported shelled hazelnuts worth $451 thousand (56 tonnes). Egypt alone took 99% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+336% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $449K | 100% |
| Republic of the Congo | $1K | 0.1% |
| Senegal | $1K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| Liberia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Guinea | $0K | 0.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
| Benin | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon shelled hazelnuts imports (HS 0802.22): 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 0802.22: Nuts, edible: hazelnuts or filberts (corylus spp.), fresh or dried, shelled.
Common questions
What is the value of shelled hazelnuts imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported shelled hazelnuts worth $11.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 107% on 2023.
Which countries supply shelled hazelnuts to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by Georgia (19%) and Azerbaijan (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Georgia grew fastest among the top ten, up 209% on the year.
What is the average import price of shelled hazelnuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.97 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $8.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of shelled hazelnuts to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $11.1 million in 2024, an increase of 176%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export shelled hazelnuts?
Yes. Lebanon exported $451 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, the Republic of the Congo and Senegal. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $10.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for shelled hazelnuts?
The HS code for shelled hazelnuts is subheading 0802.22. 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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