Tobacco leaf imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tobacco leaf by Lebanon reached $61.7 million in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes). That is 36% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $61.7M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $45.3M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $37.3M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $25.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $19.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $21.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $18.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $16.1M | 3.7K t |
Where Lebanon imports tobacco leaf from
Most of the value came from United States (32%), Brazil (23%), Belgium (9%). Among the main suppliers, Croatia grew fastest (+623% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $19.6M | 32% |
| Brazil | $14.1M | 23% |
| Belgium | $5.9M | 9.5% |
| Greece | $5.4M | 8.8% |
| Tanzania | $3.6M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 5.5% |
| Croatia | $3.3M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 4.1% |
| France | $1.9M | 3.1% |
| Serbia | $963K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 2401
| 2401.20 | Tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped | 80% |
| 2401.10 | Tobacco, (not stemmed or stripped) | 19% |
| 2401.30 | Tobacco refuse | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.45 per kg, close to the world average of $5.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tobacco leaf exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $14.4 million of tobacco leaf in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Bulgaria (42%), Greece (23%), Italy (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+224% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $6.0M | 42% |
| Greece | $3.3M | 23% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 11% |
| Egypt | $1.0M | 7.3% |
| Morocco | $968K | 6.7% |
| Ukraine | $377K | 2.6% |
| Uruguay | $338K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $329K | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $231K | 1.6% |
| France | $103K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 2401: Tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco leaf imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported tobacco leaf worth $61.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply tobacco leaf to Lebanon?
The United States was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($19.6 million), followed by Brazil (23%) and Belgium (9%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Croatia grew fastest among the top ten, up 623% on the year.
What is the average import price of tobacco leaf per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.45 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $5.95 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 tobacco leaf to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.1 million in 2017 to $61.7 million in 2024, an increase of 283%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export tobacco leaf?
Yes. Lebanon exported $14.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bulgaria, Greece and Italy. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $47.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco leaf?
The HS code for tobacco leaf is heading 2401. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 2401.20 (80% of the value) and 2401.10 (19%). It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2401 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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