Toxins and microorganism cultures imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of toxins and microorganism cultures by Lebanon reached $6.3 million in 2024 (54 tonnes). That is 41% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $11.5 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 | $6.3M | 55 t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 73 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 16 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 17 t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 24 t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 45 t |
| 2018 | $11.4M | 42 t |
| 2017 | $11.5M | 36 t |
Where Lebanon imports toxins and microorganism cultures from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (45%), Ireland (20%), South Korea (10%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+587% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.8M | 45% |
| Ireland | $1.3M | 20% |
| South Korea | $616K | 9.9% |
| France | $490K | 7.8% |
| Italy | $264K | 4.2% |
| Denmark | $225K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $196K | 3.1% |
| Canada | $131K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $101K | 1.6% |
| Czech Republic | $52K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $114.82 per kg, close to the world average of $124.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Lebanon toxins and microorganism cultures imports (HS 3002.90): 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 3002.90: Toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products.
Common questions
What is the value of toxins and microorganism cultures imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported toxins and microorganism cultures worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 54 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply toxins and microorganism cultures to Lebanon?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Ireland (20%) and South Korea (10%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 587% on the year.
What is the average import price of toxins and microorganism cultures per kg?
The average declared import value was about $114.82 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $124.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of toxins and microorganism cultures to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.5 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2017 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for toxins and microorganism cultures?
The HS code for toxins and microorganism cultures is subheading 3002.90. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3002 page.
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