Smoking tobacco imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported smoking tobacco worth $17.0 million (920 tonnes). That is 24% more than in 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 | $17.0M | 920 t |
| 2023 | $13.7M | 730 t |
| 2022 | $17.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $12.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 473 t |
Where Lebanon imports smoking tobacco from
The largest suppliers were Serbia (38%), Germany (31%), Turkey (22%). Among the main suppliers, Serbia grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.43 per kg, 33% above the world average of $13.85. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon smoking tobacco imports (HS 2403.19): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 2403.19: Tobacco: smoking, other than water pipe tobacco, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion.
Common questions
What is the value of smoking tobacco imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported smoking tobacco worth $17.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 920 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply smoking tobacco to Lebanon?
Serbia was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Germany (31%) and Turkey (22%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 201% on the year.
What is the average import price of smoking tobacco per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.43 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $13.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of smoking tobacco to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $17.0 million in 2024, an increase of 424%. The peak was 2022 at $17.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for smoking tobacco?
The HS code for smoking tobacco is subheading 2403.19. It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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