Waffles and wafers imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of waffles and wafers by Lebanon reached $24.0 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). That is 24% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $35.0 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 | $24.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $19.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $19.9M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $11.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $23.3M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $35.0M | 10.1K t |
| 2017 | $29.2M | 8.5K t |
Where Lebanon imports waffles and wafers from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (41%), United Arab Emirates (12%), Poland (8%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+304% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $9.8M | 41% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.8M | 12% |
| Poland | $1.9M | 7.9% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 7.5% |
| Czech Republic | $1.2M | 5.2% |
| Romania | $784K | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $778K | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $755K | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $750K | 3.1% |
| Bulgaria | $699K | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.08 per kg, close to the world average of $4.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Waffles and wafers exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $1.1 million of waffles and wafers in 2024 (305 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (27%), Netherlands (15%), Australia (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+747% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $309K | 27% |
| Netherlands | $175K | 16% |
| Australia | $146K | 13% |
| Libya | $107K | 9.4% |
| Germany | $100K | 8.8% |
| Nigeria | $52K | 4.6% |
| Kuwait | $40K | 3.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $38K | 3.4% |
| Cyprus | $33K | 2.9% |
| Canada | $27K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon waffles and wafers imports (HS 1905.32): 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 1905.32: Food preparations: waffles and wafers, whether or not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of waffles and wafers imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported waffles and wafers worth $24.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply waffles and wafers to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (12%) and Poland (8%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 304% on the year.
What is the average import price of waffles and wafers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.08 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of waffles and wafers to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.2 million in 2017 to $24.0 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2018 at $35.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.1 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export waffles and wafers?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the Netherlands and Australia. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $22.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for waffles and wafers?
The HS code for waffles and wafers is subheading 1905.32. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1905 page.
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