Sugar blends and invert sugar imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $2.7 million of sugar blends and invert sugar in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% 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 | $2.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 909 t |
| 2021 | $919K | 444 t |
| 2020 | $652K | 429 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 649 t |
| 2018 | $618K | 346 t |
| 2017 | $229K | 184 t |
Where Lebanon imports sugar blends and invert sugar from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.5M | 57% |
| Ireland | $367K | 14% |
| France | $165K | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $114K | 4.2% |
| Spain | $58K | 2.1% |
| United States | $55K | 2% |
| Germany | $49K | 1.8% |
| Poland | $41K | 1.5% |
| Brazil | $39K | 1.4% |
| India | $37K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.74 per kg, 110% above the world average of $0.83. 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 blends and invert sugar exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported sugar blends and invert sugar worth $344 thousand (133 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (36%), United States (28%), United Kingdom (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $126K | 37% |
| United States | $95K | 28% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 9.9% |
| Germany | $19K | 5.5% |
| Brazil | $15K | 4.2% |
| Qatar | $8K | 2.3% |
| Egypt | $7K | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $6K | 1.7% |
| Jordan | $5K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $5K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon sugar blends and invert sugar imports (HS 1702.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 1702.90: Sugars: n.e.c. in heading no. 1702, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing, in the dry state, 50% by weight of fructose.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar blends and invert sugar imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported sugar blends and invert sugar worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar blends and invert sugar to Lebanon?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Ireland (14%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 517% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar blends and invert sugar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.74 per kg in 2024, 110% above the world average of $0.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sugar blends and invert sugar to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $228 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export sugar blends and invert sugar?
Yes. Lebanon exported $344 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the United States and the United Kingdom. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar blends and invert sugar?
The HS code for sugar blends and invert sugar is subheading 1702.90. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1702 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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