Sugar confectionery imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sugar confectionery by Lebanon reached $26.5 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $26.5M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $26.0M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $27.1M | 10.0K t |
| 2021 | $19.6M | 9.2K t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $30.3M | 8.3K t |
| 2018 | $23.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $20.4M | 6.5K t |
Where Lebanon imports sugar confectionery from
Most of the value came from Turkey (25%), Egypt (20%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $6.5M | 25% |
| Egypt | $5.2M | 20% |
| China | $2.8M | 11% |
| Belgium | $2.0M | 7.4% |
| Syria | $1.1M | 4.1% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $916K | 3.5% |
| Indonesia | $743K | 2.8% |
| Poland | $660K | 2.5% |
| United States | $649K | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 1704
| 1704.90 | Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa | 82% |
| 1704.10 | Sugar confectionery: chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated, not containing cocoa | 18% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.75 per kg, 23% above the world average of $3.85. 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 confectionery exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported sugar confectionery worth $12.1 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United States (19%), Jordan (10%), Kuwait (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.2M | 19% |
| Jordan | $1.1M | 9.5% |
| Kuwait | $1.0M | 8.3% |
| Qatar | $945K | 7.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $795K | 6.6% |
| Canada | $782K | 6.5% |
| Australia | $713K | 5.9% |
| Germany | $645K | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $562K | 4.7% |
| France | $547K | 4.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 1704: Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar confectionery imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported sugar confectionery worth $26.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar confectionery to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Egypt (20%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar confectionery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.75 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $3.85 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 confectionery to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.4 million in 2017 to $26.5 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2019 at $30.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export sugar confectionery?
Yes. Lebanon exported $12.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Jordan and Kuwait. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $14.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar confectionery?
The HS code for sugar confectionery is heading 1704. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 1704.90 (82% of the value) and 1704.10 (18%). It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1704 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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