Tree nuts imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $94.3 million of tree nuts in 2024 (17.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 42% on 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 | $94.3M | 17.8K t |
| 2023 | $66.2M | 12.4K t |
| 2022 | $54.2M | 11.2K t |
| 2021 | $43.1M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $43.5M | 8.8K t |
| 2019 | $81.3M | 14.6K t |
| 2018 | $72.0M | 12.9K t |
| 2017 | $93.5M | 14.1K t |
Where Lebanon imports tree nuts from
Most of the value came from United States (38%), Turkey (25%), Iran (15%). Among the main suppliers, Georgia grew fastest (+211% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $36.3M | 39% |
| Turkey | $23.2M | 25% |
| Iran | $14.4M | 15% |
| China | $6.1M | 6.5% |
| Syria | $5.6M | 5.9% |
| Vietnam | $2.1M | 2.3% |
| Georgia | $2.1M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 1.1% |
| Chile | $947K | 1% |
| South Africa | $945K | 1% |
Product types under HS 0802
| 0802.12 | Nuts, edible: almonds, fresh or dried, shelled | 24% |
| 0802.51 | Nuts, edible: pistachios, fresh or dried, in shell | 19% |
| 0802.52 | Nuts, edible: pistachios, fresh or dried, shelled | 16% |
| 0802.31 | Nuts, edible: walnuts, fresh or dried, in shell | 14% |
| 0802.22 | Nuts, edible: hazelnuts or filberts (corylus spp.), fresh or dried, shelled | 12% |
| 0802.32 | Nuts, edible: walnuts, fresh or dried, shelled | 9.4% |
| 0802.41 | Nuts, edible: chestnuts (Castanea spp.), fresh or dried, in shell | 3.4% |
| 0802.62 | Nuts, edible: macadamia, fresh or dried, shelled | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.29 per kg, close to the world average of $4.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tree nuts exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported tree nuts worth $7.6 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+557% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $4.1M | 54% |
| United Arab Emirates | $801K | 11% |
| Jordan | $611K | 8.1% |
| Turkey | $607K | 8% |
| Tunisia | $349K | 4.6% |
| Algeria | $260K | 3.4% |
| Kuwait | $167K | 2.2% |
| Qatar | $155K | 2.1% |
| Central African Republic | $91K | 1.2% |
| Canada | $83K | 1.1% |
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 0802: Nuts (excluding coconuts, Brazils and cashew nuts); fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled.
Common questions
What is the value of tree nuts imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported tree nuts worth $94.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply tree nuts to Lebanon?
The United States was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($36.3 million), followed by Turkey (25%) and Iran (15%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Georgia grew fastest among the top ten, up 211% on the year.
What is the average import price of tree nuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.29 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $4.86 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 tree nuts to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $93.5 million in 2017 to $94.3 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export tree nuts?
Yes. Lebanon exported $7.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $86.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tree nuts?
The HS code for tree nuts is heading 0802. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 0802.12 (24% of the value) and 0802.51 (19%). It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0802 page.
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