Lebanon (LBN)
Annual exports and imports in 2024 (USD).
Source: UN Comtrade. Warehouse 1: partner = World totals by HS4 and year.
Lebanon - trade dependency by partner, 2024 (USD)
| Rank | Partner | Export dependency | Import dependency | Total dependency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates (ARE) | 24.1% $1.03B | 5.5% $954.85M | 9.2% $1.99B |
| 2 | China (CHN) | 0.0% $0 | 11.4% $1.98B | 9.2% $1.98B |
| 3 | Greece (GRC) | 2.2% $93.80M | 9.0% $1.56B | 7.7% $1.66B |
| 4 | Egypt (EGY) | 5.0% $214.12M | 6.2% $1.08B | 6.0% $1.29B |
| 5 | Türkiye (TUR) | 4.6% $199.17M | 6.0% $1.05B | 5.8% $1.25B |
| 6 | Switzerland (CHE) | 2.9% $123.73M | 6.4% $1.11B | 5.7% $1.24B |
| 7 | Italy (ITA) | 1.3% $57.58M | 5.2% $902.80M | 4.4% $960.38M |
| 8 | Saudi Arabia (SAU) | 0.0% $0 | 5.1% $887.91M | 4.1% $887.91M |
| 9 | USA (USA) | 5.3% $225.36M | 3.4% $583.79M | 3.7% $809.15M |
| 10 | Germany (DEU) | 0.9% $39.64M | 3.0% $527.22M | 2.6% $566.86M |
- In 2024, Lebanon's total trade reached $21.6B, ranking 86th globally.
- Exports from Lebanon totaled $4.3B, with the United Arab Emirates as the top destination, receiving 24.1% of the total.
- Imports were valued at $17.3B, with China being the largest source, providing 11.4% of all imports.
- The country's trade balance in 2024 was a deficit of -$13.0B.
- The leading export product category was Vehicles (HS2 87), with shipments valued at $854.1M.
- Mineral fuels (HS2 27) was the top import category, accounting for $4.5B or 25.7% of total imports.
Lebanon's Trade Landscape in 2024
In 2024, Lebanon's international trade activity positioned it as the 86th largest trading nation in the world. The country's exports were valued at $4.3B, while imports stood at $17.3B, resulting in a total trade volume of $21.6B. The trade balance for the year registered a deficit of -$13.0B. The primary export partner was the United Arab Emirates, and the main source of imports was China. In terms of products, vehicles were the most significant export, whereas mineral fuels dominated the import market.
Top Export and Import Partners
Lebanon's export market is led by the United Arab Emirates, which accounts for 24.1% of exports with a value of $1.0B. Other key export destinations include the United States ($225.4M) and Egypt ($214.1M). On the import side, China is the largest partner, supplying 11.4% of goods valued at $2.0B. Following China are Greece, with imports of $1.6B (9.0% share), and Switzerland, with $1.1B (6.4% share).
Key Traded Products
The most significant export for Lebanon is Vehicles (HS2 87), representing 19.9% of total exports with a value of $854.1M. Another major export is Pearls & Precious Stones (HS2 71), which brought in $648.7M. For imports, Mineral fuels (HS2 27) are dominant, making up 25.7% of the total with a value of $4.5B. Pearls & Precious Stones (HS2 71) are also a major import, valued at $2.6B.
Exports
Lebanon - exports over time (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Top export categories
Largest HS2 categories by export value in the selected year.
Lebanon - export composition by product categories (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Lebanon - export composition by 4-digit product groups (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Imports
Lebanon - imports over time (Imports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Top import categories
Largest HS2 categories by import value in the selected year.