Vitamin medicines (packaged) imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vitamin medicines (packaged) by Lebanon reached $4.5 million in 2024 (100 tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $19.7 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 | $4.5M | 100 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 107 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 160 t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 261 t |
| 2020 | $16.5M | 428 t |
| 2019 | $19.3M | 480 t |
| 2018 | $19.7M | 483 t |
| 2017 | $14.9M | 374 t |
Where Lebanon imports vitamin medicines (packaged) from
The largest suppliers were Greece (26%), Hungary (15%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $1.2M | 26% |
| Hungary | $689K | 15% |
| United States | $497K | 11% |
| Austria | $443K | 9.8% |
| Germany | $308K | 6.8% |
| France | $269K | 5.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $219K | 4.8% |
| Switzerland | $194K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $179K | 3.9% |
| Canada | $119K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $45.46 per kg, 124% above the world average of $20.30. 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.
Vitamin medicines (packaged) exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported vitamin medicines (packaged) worth $293 thousand (6 tonnes). Malta alone took 58% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malta | $171K | 58% |
| Jordan | $122K | 42% |
| Canada | $0K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon vitamin medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.50): 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 3004.50: Medicaments: containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of vitamin medicines (packaged) imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported vitamin medicines (packaged) worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 100 tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply vitamin medicines (packaged) to Lebanon?
Greece was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Hungary (15%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 603% on the year.
What is the average import price of vitamin medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $45.46 per kg in 2024, 124% above the world average of $20.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vitamin medicines (packaged) to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.9 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, a fall of 69%. The peak was 2018 at $19.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.6 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export vitamin medicines (packaged)?
Yes. Lebanon exported $293 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malta, Jordan and Canada. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for vitamin medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for vitamin medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.50. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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