Yeast imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported yeast worth $8.6 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less 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 | $8.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $9.5M | 4.3K t |
Where Lebanon imports yeast from
Most of the value came from Turkey (33%), Egypt (24%), Iran (24%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.8M | 33% |
| Egypt | $2.1M | 24% |
| Iran | $2.1M | 24% |
| Belgium | $500K | 5.8% |
| France | $345K | 4% |
| Brazil | $177K | 2.1% |
| Hungary | $171K | 2% |
| Morocco | $130K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $118K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $50K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 2102
| 2102.10 | Yeasts: active | 96% |
| 2102.20 | Yeasts: inactive, other single-cell micro-organisms, dead | 2.2% |
| 2102.30 | Baking powders: prepared | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.28 per kg, 43% above the world average of $2.29. 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.
Yeast exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported yeast worth $702 thousand (257 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (16%), United Kingdom (15%), Benin (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+674% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $109K | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $102K | 15% |
| Benin | $85K | 12% |
| Canada | $73K | 10% |
| Iraq | $66K | 9.4% |
| Tanzania | $59K | 8.4% |
| Greece | $31K | 4.4% |
| Romania | $27K | 3.9% |
| Ireland | $20K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 2.5% |
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 2102: Yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell micro-organisms, dead (but not including vaccines of heading no. 3002); prepared baking powders.
Common questions
What is the value of yeast imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported yeast worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply yeast to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Egypt (24%) and Iran (24%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 564% on the year.
What is the average import price of yeast per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.28 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $2.29 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 yeast to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.5 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2023 at $9.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export yeast?
Yes. Lebanon exported $702 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Kingdom and Benin. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for yeast?
The HS code for yeast is heading 2102. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 2102.10 (96% of the value) and 2102.20 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2102 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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