Soya bean oil exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of soya bean oil by Lebanon reached $4.2 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4416% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 197% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $8.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $94K | 73 t |
| 2022 | $153K | 46 t |
| 2021 | $8K | 2 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 11.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $2K | 1 t |
Where Lebanon exports soya bean oil to
Most of it went to Greece (34%), Jordan (33%), Syria (24%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $1.4M | 34% |
| Jordan | $1.4M | 33% |
| Syria | $1.0M | 24% |
| Qatar | $256K | 6.1% |
| Yemen | $90K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $34K | 0.8% |
| Republic of the Congo | $10K | 0.2% |
| Cameroon | $7K | 0.2% |
| Gabon | $4K | 0.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1507
| 1507.10 | Vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, crude, whether or not degummed, not chemically modified | 97% |
| 1507.90 | Vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 3.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1507.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, close to the world average of $1.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Soya bean oil imports to Lebanon
Imports of soya bean oil by Lebanon reached $3.4 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from United States (38%), Netherlands (18%), Ukraine (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.3M | 38% |
| Netherlands | $603K | 18% |
| Ukraine | $482K | 14% |
| Canada | $346K | 10% |
| Belgium | $237K | 6.9% |
| Eswatini | $205K | 6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $103K | 3% |
| Egypt | $95K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $23K | 0.7% |
| Brazil | $18K | 0.5% |
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.
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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 1507: Soya-bean oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of soya bean oil exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported soya bean oil worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 129 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports.
Which countries buy soya bean oil from Lebanon?
Greece was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Jordan (33%) and Syria (24%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 360% on the year.
What is the average export price of soya bean oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $1.00 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 exports of soya bean oil from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2 thousand in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2019 at $8.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also import soya bean oil?
Yes. Lebanon imported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, the Netherlands and Ukraine. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $793 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for soya bean oil?
The HS code for soya bean oil is heading 1507. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 1507.10 (97% of the value) and 1507.90 (3%). It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1507 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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