Tomato sauce exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon exported tomato sauce worth $3.5 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 24% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 855 t |
| 2018 | $474K | 393 t |
| 2017 | $429K | 287 t |
Where Lebanon exports tomato sauce to
Most of it went to Angola (11%), Iraq (9%), Kuwait (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+402% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $402K | 11% |
| Iraq | $312K | 8.8% |
| Kuwait | $307K | 8.7% |
| Guinea | $197K | 5.6% |
| Sierra Leone | $163K | 4.6% |
| Republic of the Congo | $153K | 4.3% |
| Qatar | $149K | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $141K | 4% |
| Mali | $127K | 3.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $126K | 3.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.81 per kg, close to the world average of $1.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tomato sauce imports to Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon imported tomato sauce worth $3.2 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Netherlands (23%), Egypt (17%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+599% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $733K | 23% |
| Egypt | $545K | 17% |
| Italy | $385K | 12% |
| Syria | $349K | 11% |
| Cyprus | $338K | 10% |
| United States | $183K | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $110K | 3.4% |
| Greece | $69K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $69K | 2.1% |
| China | $67K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon tomato sauce exports (HS 2103.20): 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 2103.20: Sauces: tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces.
Common questions
What is the value of tomato sauce exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported tomato sauce worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 159 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy tomato sauce from Lebanon?
Angola was the largest buyer with 11% of the value ($402 thousand), followed by Iraq (9%) and Kuwait (9%). The top three together account for 29%, out of 70 buyer countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 402% on the year.
What is the average export price of tomato sauce per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.81 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of tomato sauce from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $429 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 726%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does Lebanon also import tomato sauce?
Yes. Lebanon imported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, Egypt and Italy. That compares with exports of $3.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for tomato sauce?
The HS code for tomato sauce is subheading 2103.20. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2103 page.
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