Soft drinks imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported soft drinks worth $39.7 million (31.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 88% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39.7M | 31.9K t |
| 2023 | $21.2M | 17.3K t |
| 2022 | $27.8M | 35.1K t |
| 2021 | $14.6M | 18.0K t |
| 2020 | $17.0M | 16.7K t |
| 2019 | $35.6M | 31.7K t |
| 2018 | $23.6M | 20.7K t |
| 2017 | $15.8M | 11.5K t |
Where Lebanon imports soft drinks from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (40%), Turkey (11%), Austria (10%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+461% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $16.0M | 40% |
| Turkey | $4.4M | 11% |
| Austria | $4.1M | 10% |
| Thailand | $2.1M | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 4.3% |
| Taiwan | $1.4M | 3.6% |
| Vietnam | $1.4M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $1.0M | 2.5% |
| France | $930K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 2202
| 2202.99 | Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009 | 59% |
| 2202.10 | Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured | 40% |
| 2202.91 | Non-alcoholic beverages: non-alcoholic beer | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.24 per kg, 20% above the world average of $1.03. 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.
Soft drinks exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $29.0 million of soft drinks in 2024 (25.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iraq (23%), Jordan (9%), Kuwait (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $6.6M | 23% |
| Jordan | $2.6M | 8.9% |
| Kuwait | $2.3M | 8% |
| Libya | $1.9M | 6.4% |
| United States | $1.5M | 5.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 4.7% |
| Qatar | $1.2M | 4% |
| France | $875K | 3% |
| Australia | $856K | 3% |
| Oman | $805K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2202: Waters, including mineral and aerated waters, containing added sugar or sweetening matter, flavoured; other non-alcoholic beverages, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009.
Common questions
What is the value of soft drinks imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported soft drinks worth $39.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 88% on 2023.
Which countries supply soft drinks to Lebanon?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($16.0 million), followed by Turkey (11%) and Austria (10%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 461% on the year.
What is the average import price of soft drinks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.24 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $1.03 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of soft drinks to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.8 million in 2017 to $39.7 million in 2024, an increase of 151%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export soft drinks?
Yes. Lebanon exported $29.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Jordan and Kuwait. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $10.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for soft drinks?
The HS code for soft drinks is heading 2202. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 2202.99 (59% of the value) and 2202.10 (40%). It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Public statistics stop at country totals. EximDataX rebuilds Lebanon trade from the customs records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see the companies that ship to and from it. Tell us your product and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
More trade data for Lebanon
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.