Sweet biscuits imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $34.8 million of sweet biscuits in 2024 (8.3 thousand tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. 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 | $34.8M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $27.9M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $33.1M | 10.8K t |
| 2021 | $19.6M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $18.4M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $38.2M | 13.1K t |
| 2018 | $31.0M | 13.3K t |
| 2017 | $30.6M | 12.7K t |
Where Lebanon imports sweet biscuits from
Most of the value came from Turkey (29%), Belgium (16%), Spain (9%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $10.2M | 29% |
| Belgium | $5.7M | 16% |
| Spain | $3.1M | 8.8% |
| Egypt | $2.2M | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 5.5% |
| Bahrain | $1.7M | 5% |
| Syria | $1.5M | 4.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $932K | 2.7% |
| Poland | $765K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.20 per kg, 30% above the world average of $3.23. 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.
Sweet biscuits exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $7.1 million of sweet biscuits in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Jordan (40%), Djibouti (14%), Yemen (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Djibouti grew fastest (+448% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $2.9M | 40% |
| Djibouti | $984K | 14% |
| Yemen | $565K | 7.9% |
| Iraq | $543K | 7.6% |
| United States | $368K | 5.2% |
| Kuwait | $305K | 4.3% |
| Canada | $304K | 4.3% |
| Libya | $223K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $138K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $132K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon sweet biscuits imports (HS 1905.31): 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 1905.31: Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of sweet biscuits imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported sweet biscuits worth $34.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply sweet biscuits to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by Belgium (16%) and Spain (9%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average import price of sweet biscuits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.20 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $3.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sweet biscuits to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.6 million in 2017 to $34.8 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2019 at $38.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.2 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export sweet biscuits?
Yes. Lebanon exported $7.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Djibouti and Yemen. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $27.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sweet biscuits?
The HS code for sweet biscuits is subheading 1905.31. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1905 page.
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