Water pipe tobacco imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported water pipe tobacco worth $4.5 million (311 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 32% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $28.1 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 | 311 t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 537 t |
| 2022 | $17.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $25.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $13.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $28.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 273 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 332 t |
Where Lebanon imports water pipe tobacco from
One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $4.0M | 87% |
| Egypt | $250K | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $159K | 3.5% |
| Iran | $153K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $15K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.61 per kg, 72% above the world average of $8.48. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon water pipe tobacco imports (HS 2403.11): 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 2403.11: Tobacco: smoking, water pipe tobacco as specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion.
Common questions
What is the value of water pipe tobacco imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported water pipe tobacco worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 311 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 155 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply water pipe tobacco to Lebanon?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Egypt (6%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of water pipe tobacco per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.61 per kg in 2024, 72% above the world average of $8.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of water pipe tobacco to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2019 at $28.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for water pipe tobacco?
The HS code for water pipe tobacco is subheading 2403.11. It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2403 page.
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