Wheat imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported wheat worth $267.9 million (1.03 million tonnes). Value rose 69% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $405.2 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 | $267.9M | 1.03M t |
| 2023 | $158.3M | 639.2K t |
| 2022 | $395.5M | 1.16M t |
| 2021 | $311.5M | 1.19M t |
| 2020 | $405.2M | 1.83M t |
| 2019 | $278.0M | 1.27M t |
| 2018 | $200.4M | 1.05M t |
| 2017 | $194.2M | 1.10M t |
Where Lebanon imports wheat from
One supplier dominates: Ukraine accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+530% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $180.0M | 67% |
| Russia | $62.8M | 23% |
| Romania | $20.4M | 7.6% |
| Moldova | $3.5M | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $968K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $104K | 0% |
| France | $56K | 0% |
| Spain | $23K | 0% |
| United States | $9K | 0% |
| Canada | $7K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1001
| 1001.19 | Cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed | 55% |
| 1001.99 | Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed | 46% |
| 1001.11 | Cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, seed | 0.1% |
| 1001.91 | Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, seed | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.26 per kg, close to the world average of $0.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wheat exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $3.8 million of wheat in 2024 (11.6 thousand tonnes). Syria alone took 98% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $3.7M | 98% |
| Brazil | $48K | 1.3% |
| United States | $9K | 0.2% |
| France | $5K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.1% |
| Luxembourg | $4K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $3K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $3K | 0.1% |
| Nigeria | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 1001: Wheat and meslin.
Common questions
What is the value of wheat imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported wheat worth $267.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.03 million tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply wheat to Lebanon?
Ukraine was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($180.0 million), followed by Russia (23%) and Romania (8%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 530% on the year.
What is the average import price of wheat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.26 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.29 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 imports of wheat to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $194.2 million in 2017 to $267.9 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2020 at $405.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export wheat?
Yes. Lebanon exported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Brazil and the United States. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $264.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheat?
The HS code for wheat is heading 1001. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 1001.19 (54% of the value) and 1001.99 (45%). It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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