Tropical fruit imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tropical fruit by Lebanon reached $23.8 million in 2024 (9.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $23.8M | 9.2K t |
| 2023 | $22.6M | 9.4K t |
| 2022 | $16.0M | 14.7K t |
| 2021 | $13.4M | 14.0K t |
| 2020 | $15.5M | 12.6K t |
| 2019 | $27.4M | 19.3K t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 9.2K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 3.9K t |
Where Lebanon imports tropical fruit from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (29%), Saudi Arabia (25%), Jordan (15%). Among the main suppliers, Costa Rica grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $6.8M | 29% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.9M | 25% |
| Jordan | $3.6M | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 5.1% |
| Iraq | $1.0M | 4.4% |
| Iran | $830K | 3.5% |
| Ghana | $780K | 3.3% |
| Peru | $774K | 3.3% |
| Kenya | $686K | 2.9% |
| Costa Rica | $400K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 0804
| 0804.10 | Fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried | 57% |
| 0804.50 | Fruit, edible: guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried | 30% |
| 0804.30 | Fruit, edible: pineapples, fresh or dried | 9.8% |
| 0804.40 | Fruit, edible: avocados, fresh or dried | 1.8% |
| 0804.20 | Fruit, edible: figs, fresh or dried | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.57 per kg, 53% above the world average of $1.68. 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.
Tropical fruit exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $10.0 million of tropical fruit in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to France (15%), Egypt (15%), Turkey (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+794% on the year before).
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 0804: Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens; fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of tropical fruit imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported tropical fruit worth $23.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply tropical fruit to Lebanon?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (25%) and Jordan (15%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of tropical fruit per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.57 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $1.68 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 tropical fruit to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $23.8 million in 2024, an increase of 249%. The peak was 2019 at $27.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export tropical fruit?
Yes. Lebanon exported $10.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Egypt and Turkey. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $13.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for tropical fruit?
The HS code for tropical fruit is heading 0804. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 0804.10 (57% of the value) and 0804.50 (30%). 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 0804 page.
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