Starch residues imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported starch residues worth $6.0 million (24.2 thousand tonnes). That is 39% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $6.0M | 24.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 12.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 12.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 8.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 16.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 26.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 12.8K t |
Where Lebanon imports starch residues from
Russia alone supplied 87% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $5.2M | 87% |
| Turkey | $577K | 9.6% |
| Brazil | $145K | 2.4% |
| United States | $76K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 2303
| 2303.20 | Beet-pulp, bagasse and other waste of sugar manufacture: whether or not in the form of pellets | 96% |
| 2303.10 | Residues of starch manufacture and similar residues: whether or not in the form of pellets | 2.4% |
| 2303.30 | Brewing or distilling dregs and waste: whether or not in the form of pellets | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2303.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.25 per kg, close to the world average of $0.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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 2303: Residues of starch manufacture, similar residues; beet-pulp, bagasse and other waste of sugar manufacture, brewing or distilling dregs and waste, whether or not in the form of pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of starch residues imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported starch residues worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 148 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply starch residues to Lebanon?
Russia was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Turkey (10%) and Brazil (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of starch residues per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.25 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $0.27 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 starch residues to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 250%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for starch residues?
The HS code for starch residues is heading 2303. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 2303.20 (96% of the value) and 2303.10 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2303 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.
Same product, other countries
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.