Sunflower seed imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $13.4 million of sunflower seed in 2024 (9.2 thousand tonnes). That is 18% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $18.4 million.
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 | $13.4M | 9.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $11.4M | 9.6K t |
| 2020 | $15.9M | 14.2K t |
| 2019 | $16.3M | 15.9K t |
| 2018 | $18.4M | 16.0K t |
| 2017 | $11.7M | 11.9K t |
Where Lebanon imports sunflower seed from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.8M | 80% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 16% |
| Moldova | $138K | 1% |
| Egypt | $119K | 0.9% |
| Argentina | $115K | 0.9% |
| Bulgaria | $58K | 0.4% |
| France | $6K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $5K | 0% |
| Poland | $4K | 0% |
| Syria | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.45 per kg, 67% above the world average of $0.87. 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.
Sunflower seed exports from Lebanon
Exports of sunflower seed by Lebanon reached $357 thousand in 2024 (165 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (35%), United Kingdom (21%), Germany (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $124K | 35% |
| United Kingdom | $76K | 21% |
| Germany | $45K | 13% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $34K | 9.4% |
| Denmark | $15K | 4.3% |
| Luxembourg | $15K | 4.2% |
| Canada | $12K | 3.3% |
| France | $11K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 2.2% |
| Ireland | $6K | 1.7% |
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 1206: Sunflower seeds; whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of sunflower seed imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported sunflower seed worth $13.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply sunflower seed to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by Turkey (16%) and Moldova (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of sunflower seed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.45 per kg in 2024, 67% above the world average of $0.87 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 sunflower seed to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.7 million in 2017 to $13.4 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2018 at $18.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export sunflower seed?
Yes. Lebanon exported $357 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sunflower seed?
The HS code for sunflower seed is heading 1206. In Lebanon all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1206.00. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1206 page.
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