Shelled walnuts imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of shelled walnuts by Lebanon reached $8.9 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 128% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $8.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 893 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 903 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 676 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 884 t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 192 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 162 t |
Where Lebanon imports shelled walnuts from
Most of the value came from Turkey (33%), China (24%), Vietnam (21%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.9M | 33% |
| China | $2.1M | 24% |
| Vietnam | $1.9M | 21% |
| United States | $1.0M | 11% |
| Syria | $435K | 4.9% |
| Ukraine | $272K | 3.1% |
| Uzbekistan | $108K | 1.2% |
| Chile | $48K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $35K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $22K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.77 per kg, close to the world average of $5.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Shelled walnuts exports from Lebanon
Exports of shelled walnuts by Lebanon reached $1.5 million in 2024 (270 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Egypt (45%), Turkey (23%), Tunisia (19%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+454% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $690K | 45% |
| Turkey | $354K | 23% |
| Tunisia | $298K | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $154K | 10% |
| Qatar | $14K | 0.9% |
| Angola | $4K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.3% |
| Central African Republic | $3K | 0.2% |
| France | $3K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon shelled walnuts imports (HS 0802.32): 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 0802.32: Nuts, edible: walnuts, fresh or dried, shelled.
Common questions
What is the value of shelled walnuts imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported shelled walnuts worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 128% on 2023.
Which countries supply shelled walnuts to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by China (24%) and Vietnam (21%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 230% on the year.
What is the average import price of shelled walnuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.77 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $5.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of shelled walnuts to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 662%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export shelled walnuts?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Turkey and Tunisia. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for shelled walnuts?
The HS code for shelled walnuts is subheading 0802.32. 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 0802 page.
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