Unfilled chocolate bars imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $11.1 million of unfilled chocolate bars in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 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 | $11.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $8.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 754 t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 1.4K t |
Where Lebanon imports unfilled chocolate bars from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (22%), Bulgaria (20%), Egypt (17%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.4M | 22% |
| Bulgaria | $2.2M | 20% |
| Egypt | $1.9M | 17% |
| France | $884K | 8% |
| Germany | $675K | 6.1% |
| Belgium | $634K | 5.7% |
| Portugal | $574K | 5.2% |
| Switzerland | $488K | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $188K | 1.7% |
| United States | $154K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.85 per kg, close to the world average of $7.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon unfilled chocolate bars imports (HS 1806.32): 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 1806.32: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, (not filled), weighing 2kg or less.
Common questions
What is the value of unfilled chocolate bars imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported unfilled chocolate bars worth $11.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply unfilled chocolate bars to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Bulgaria (20%) and Egypt (17%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 194% on the year.
What is the average import price of unfilled chocolate bars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.85 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $7.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of unfilled chocolate bars to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $11.1 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2023 at $11.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for unfilled chocolate bars?
The HS code for unfilled chocolate bars is subheading 1806.32. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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