Stone fruit exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon exported stone fruit worth $14.6 million (6.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 52% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $31.7 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 | $14.6M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $30.4M | 13.7K t |
| 2022 | $31.7M | 29.0K t |
| 2021 | $31.6M | 32.8K t |
| 2020 | $31.7M | 40.6K t |
| 2019 | $27.2M | 28.2K t |
| 2018 | $31.2M | 14.6K t |
| 2017 | $23.8M | 15.1K t |
Where Lebanon exports stone fruit to
Most of it went to Egypt (49%), Iraq (16%), Kuwait (14%).
Product types under HS 0809
| 0809.40 | Fruit, edible: plums and sloes, fresh | 36% |
| 0809.30 | Fruit, edible: peaches, including nectarines, fresh | 31% |
| 0809.29 | Fruit, edible: cherries, other than sour cherries (Prunus cerasus), fresh | 14% |
| 0809.10 | Fruit, edible: apricots, fresh | 12% |
| 0809.21 | Fruit, edible: sour cherries (Prunus cerasus), fresh | 7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0809.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.21 per kg, close to the world average of $2.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stone fruit imports to Lebanon
Lebanon imported $357 thousand of stone fruit in 2024 (158 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Syria accounted for 71% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $254K | 71% |
| Turkey | $71K | 20% |
| Australia | $12K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $11K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $4K | 1% |
| United States | $2K | 0.6% |
| Chile | $2K | 0.6% |
| Argentina | $1K | 0.3% |
| Bangladesh | $1K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0.1% |
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 0809: Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums and sloes, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of stone fruit exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported stone fruit worth $14.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 154 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries buy stone fruit from Lebanon?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 49% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by Iraq (16%) and Kuwait (14%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. Nigeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 349% on the year.
What is the average export price of stone fruit per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.21 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $2.49 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 stone fruit from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $23.8 million in 2017 to $14.6 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2020 at $31.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also import stone fruit?
Yes. Lebanon imported $357 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Syria, Turkey and Australia. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $14.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for stone fruit?
The HS code for stone fruit is heading 0809. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 0809.40 (36% of the value) and 0809.30 (31%). 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 0809 page.
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