Beef, sheep or goat fat market in Lebanon

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the Lebanese market for beef, sheep, and goat fat experienced significant volatility. The market volume started at 3 393 tonnes in 2018, then dropped sharply to 2 071 tonnes in 2019. It gradually recovered to 2 271 tonnes by 2021, dipped again to 1 969 tonnes in 2022, and surged to 2 829 tonnes in 2023.

The decline in 2022 was partly driven by a collapse in the veterinary sector and pet supplies, which affected sheep farms and reduced the availability of livestock products. In 2023, market volume rebounded strongly despite lower domestic production, as imports more than doubled to compensate. By 2024, factors such as the near-stoppage of slaughterhouses, monopolization of cattle supplies, and fluctuating livestock prices due to black-market dollar rates continued to shape the supply side.

Production beef, sheep or goat fat in Lebanon

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of beef, sheep or goat fat, 2017-2020

World map of production of beef, sheep or goat fat, 2017-2020

Lebanon's production of beef, sheep, or goat fat declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 2 465 tonnes, marking a slight decrease of 0.8% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 7%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 2 608 tonnes, which represented a significant increase of 13.2% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 4.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Lebanon in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports beef, sheep or goat fat from Lebanon

Exports in kind, t

The export market for beef, sheep, or goat fat from Lebanon showed considerable volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 24-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Lebanon exported 595 tonnes, reflecting a sharp decrease of 44.3% compared to 2019. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 068 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 924.8% from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lebanon in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Pakistan and Guinea were the primary markets for Lebanon's exports of beef, sheep, or goat fat in kind, together accounting for 99.6% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Lebanon in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market in value terms exhibited notable volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 2.3-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Lebanon exported beef, sheep, or goat fat worth 44.3 thousand US dollars, indicating a substantial contraction of 45.5% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 81.7 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 131.7% from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lebanon in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During the 2017-2020 period, Pakistan dominated Lebanon's exports in value terms, accounting for 89.8% of the total, while the remaining flows were distributed among a diverse group of smaller countries.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Lebanon in value, 2017-2020

Imports beef, sheep or goat fat to Lebanon

Imports in kind, t

Lebanon's imports of beef, sheep, or goat fat in kind declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 348 tonnes, representing a dramatic decline of 46.8% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 67.2%, with an average annual decline rate of 31.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lebanon in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil, Australia, and Poland were the main suppliers of beef, sheep, or goat fat to Lebanon in kind. Brazil accounted for 45.5% of imports, Australia for 20.3%, and Poland for 17.6%, collectively representing 83.4% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Lebanon in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Lebanon's imports of beef, sheep, or goat fat in value terms amounted to 407.9 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a dramatic reduction of 46.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 54.9%, with an average annual decline rate of 23.3%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, with a rise of 11.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lebanon in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During the 2017-2020 period, Brazil, Australia, and Poland led the structure of Lebanon's imports in value terms. Brazil accounted for 42.6% of imports, Australia for 20.4%, and Poland for 20.0%, together representing 83.0% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Lebanon in value, 2017-2020