Walnuts in shell imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported walnuts in shell worth $13.1 million (5.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 64% more than in 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 | $13.1M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 2.5K t |
Where Lebanon imports walnuts in shell from
United States alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+412% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.6M | 66% |
| China | $3.0M | 23% |
| Chile | $899K | 6.9% |
| Turkey | $198K | 1.5% |
| Vietnam | $140K | 1.1% |
| Ukraine | $88K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $73K | 0.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $56K | 0.4% |
| Georgia | $18K | 0.1% |
| Syria | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.36 per kg, close to the world average of $2.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Walnuts in shell exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $958 thousand of walnuts in shell in 2024 (333 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon walnuts in shell imports (HS 0802.31): 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 0802.31: Nuts, edible: walnuts, fresh or dried, in shell.
Common questions
What is the value of walnuts in shell imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported walnuts in shell worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 172 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply walnuts in shell to Lebanon?
The United States was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by China (23%) and Chile (7%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 412% on the year.
What is the average import price of walnuts in shell per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.36 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of walnuts in shell to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export walnuts in shell?
Yes. Lebanon exported $958 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Turkey. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $12.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for walnuts in shell?
The HS code for walnuts in shell is subheading 0802.31. 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 0802 page.
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