Whey imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $2.2 million of whey in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 63% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $2.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 937 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 880 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 810 t |
| 2020 | $909K | 814 t |
| 2019 | $646K | 600 t |
| 2018 | $727K | 681 t |
| 2017 | $952K | 856 t |
Where Lebanon imports whey from
Most of the value came from Hungary (13%), Lithuania (13%), Ukraine (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 38%. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+950% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $292K | 13% |
| Lithuania | $279K | 13% |
| Ukraine | $271K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $241K | 11% |
| Germany | $232K | 11% |
| France | $210K | 9.5% |
| Poland | $200K | 9% |
| Spain | $154K | 6.9% |
| Ireland | $137K | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $129K | 5.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.19 per kg, close to the world average of $1.02.
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 whey imports (HS 0404.10): 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 0404.10: Dairy produce: whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of whey imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported whey worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply whey to Lebanon?
Hungary was the largest supplier with 13% of the value ($292 thousand), followed by Lithuania (13%) and Ukraine (12%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 950% on the year.
What is the average import price of whey per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.19 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $1.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of whey to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $952 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 133%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for whey?
The HS code for whey is subheading 0404.10. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0404 page.
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