Tea imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tea by Lebanon reached $19.8 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $25.5 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 | $19.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $21.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $15.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $22.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $20.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $23.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 707 t |
| 2017 | $25.5M | 4.2K t |
Where Lebanon imports tea from
Sri Lanka alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+299% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $12.5M | 63% |
| Egypt | $4.4M | 22% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 8.2% |
| Poland | $442K | 2.2% |
| Vietnam | $265K | 1.3% |
| India | $165K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $93K | 0.5% |
| United States | $67K | 0.3% |
| China | $46K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $39K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 0902
| 0902.30 | Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg | 88% |
| 0902.40 | Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg | 7% |
| 0902.10 | Tea, green: (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg | 4.3% |
| 0902.20 | Tea, green: (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.69 per kg, 162% above the world average of $3.70. 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.
Tea exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $1.9 million of tea in 2024 (300 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (23%), Canada (7%), Nigeria (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $451K | 23% |
| Canada | $127K | 6.5% |
| Nigeria | $113K | 5.8% |
| Guinea | $108K | 5.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $94K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $94K | 4.8% |
| Liberia | $93K | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $82K | 4.2% |
| Zambia | $78K | 4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $70K | 3.6% |
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 0902: Tea.
Common questions
What is the value of tea imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported tea worth $19.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply tea to Lebanon?
Sri Lanka was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($12.5 million), followed by Egypt (22%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 431% on the year.
What is the average import price of tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.69 per kg in 2024, 162% above the world average of $3.70 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 tea to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.5 million in 2017 to $19.8 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2017 at $25.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export tea?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Canada and Nigeria. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $17.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tea?
The HS code for tea is heading 0902. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 0902.30 (88% of the value) and 0902.40 (7%). It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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