Sugar imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sugar by Lebanon reached $225.5 million in 2024 (309.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 48% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $225.5M | 309.3K t |
| 2023 | $152.5M | 193.4K t |
| 2022 | $192.5M | 373.9K t |
| 2021 | $103.0M | 224.9K t |
| 2020 | $89.7M | 223.6K t |
| 2019 | $71.7M | 184.3K t |
| 2018 | $74.2M | 201.8K t |
| 2017 | $94.1M | 215.5K t |
Where Lebanon imports sugar from
Most of the value came from Brazil (48%), Morocco (16%), France (8%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $109.2M | 48% |
| Morocco | $35.4M | 16% |
| France | $17.4M | 7.7% |
| Egypt | $16.4M | 7.3% |
| Ukraine | $12.3M | 5.4% |
| India | $10.5M | 4.7% |
| Poland | $8.8M | 3.9% |
| Algeria | $5.2M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.6M | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 1701
| 1701.99 | Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter | 55% |
| 1701.14 | Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring… | 45% |
| 1701.91 | Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, containing added flavouring or colouring matter | 0.1% |
| 1701.13 | Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter | 0% |
| 1701.12 | Sugars: beet sugar, raw, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, 24% above the world average of $0.59. 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.
Sugar exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $2.3 million of sugar in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Benin alone took 87% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $2.0M | 87% |
| Syria | $162K | 6.9% |
| Ghana | $20K | 0.9% |
| Liberia | $13K | 0.5% |
| Qatar | $12K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $9K | 0.4% |
| Mali | $9K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $7K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 1701: Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported sugar worth $225.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 309.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar to Lebanon?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($109.2 million), followed by Morocco (16%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $0.59 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 sugar to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $94.1 million in 2017 to $225.5 million in 2024, an increase of 140%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export sugar?
Yes. Lebanon exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Syria and Ghana. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $223.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar?
The HS code for sugar is heading 1701. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 1701.99 (55% of the value) and 1701.14 (45%). It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1701 page.
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