Vinegar exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of vinegar by Lebanon reached $2.6 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 10% more than in 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $754K | 798 t |
Where Lebanon exports vinegar to
Most of it went to Kuwait (26%), Qatar (19%), United Arab Emirates (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest (+213% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $692K | 26% |
| Qatar | $500K | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $336K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $170K | 6.4% |
| Sweden | $101K | 3.8% |
| Oman | $93K | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $83K | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $62K | 2.4% |
| Venezuela | $49K | 1.9% |
| Ghana | $48K | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.19 per kg, close to the world average of $1.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vinegar imports to Lebanon
Lebanon imported $684 thousand of vinegar in 2024 (456 tonnes). The largest suppliers were France (41%), Italy (24%), Japan (10%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $282K | 41% |
| Italy | $168K | 25% |
| Japan | $69K | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $57K | 8.4% |
| China | $37K | 5.4% |
| Spain | $27K | 4% |
| Syria | $19K | 2.8% |
| Philippines | $6K | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $5K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 2209: Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of vinegar exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported vinegar worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 145 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy vinegar from Lebanon?
Kuwait was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($692 thousand), followed by Qatar (19%) and the United Arab Emirates (13%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 71 buyer countries in total. Ghana grew fastest among the top ten, up 213% on the year.
What is the average export price of vinegar per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.19 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $1.26 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 exports of vinegar from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $754 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 250%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also import vinegar?
Yes. Lebanon imported $684 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Italy and Japan. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for vinegar?
The HS code for vinegar is heading 2209. In Lebanon all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2209.00. It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2209 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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