Cauliflowers and broccoli market in Lebanon

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the market volume for fresh cauliflowers and broccoli in Lebanon showed significant variability, starting at 20,321 t and reaching a peak of 27,128 t in 2022 before declining to 21,212 t in 2023. Domestic production remained steady between 19,000 t and 20,000 t annually over this period.

The market's fluctuations were largely driven by changes in import volumes, which rose sharply to 7,500 t in 2022 and then fell to 1,400 t in 2023. Exports remained minimal, indicating that domestic output and imports are the main supply sources for the local market.

Lebanon maintained its status as one of the world's leading exporters of these vegetables, reflecting its established presence in international trade despite the small absolute export volumes recorded in the data.

Production cauliflowers and broccoli in Lebanon

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2017-2020

World map of production of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2017-2020

Lebanon's production of cauliflowers and broccoli rebounded after a two-year decline. In 2020, the country produced 20,074 tonnes, marking a 5.1% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 4.2%, with an average annual decline of 1.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 19,092 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual drop of 5.4%.

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

Exports cauliflowers and broccoli from Lebanon

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed significant volatility during this period. In 2019, Lebanon exported just 22 tonnes of cauliflowers and broccoli, which represented the lowest point. By 2020, exports surged to 53 tonnes - a remarkable 137.6% increase from the previous year. The most substantial decline occurred in 2018, when exports fell by 35.4%. Overall, export volumes varied by 2.4 times between the 2019 low and 2020 high.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Lebanon's cauliflower and broccoli exports were concentrated in just three markets. Kuwait accounted for 33.1% of exports, Qatar for 32.0%, and the United Arab Emirates for 30.0%. Together, these three countries absorbed 95.1% of Lebanon's total cauliflower and broccoli exports, making them the primary destinations.

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

Lebanon's cauliflower and broccoli exports in value terms grew for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached $66,000, representing a sharp 43.8% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export values rose by 24.2%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 7.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at $32,000, which also saw the largest decline of 40.3%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, when export values jumped by 44.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar dominated Lebanon's cauliflower and broccoli exports in value terms. Together, these two markets accounted for 83.6% of total export value, with all other countries representing the remaining share.

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

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

Imports cauliflowers and broccoli to Lebanon

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes displayed considerable instability throughout the period. In 2018, Lebanon imported just 170 tonnes of cauliflowers and broccoli - the lowest point during these years. By 2020, imports surged to 3,286 tonnes, representing a dramatic 316.2% increase from the previous year. The most substantial decline occurred in 2018, when imports fell by 94.5%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 363.9%. Overall, import volumes varied by 19 times between the 2018 low and 2020 high.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Lebanon's cauliflower and broccoli imports came almost exclusively from one source. Syria supplied 99.5% of all imports in volume terms, making it virtually the sole supplier during this period.

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

Import values showed significant volatility throughout the timeframe. In 2018, Lebanon's cauliflower and broccoli imports reached their lowest point at $219,000. By 2020, import values had climbed to $1,739,000 - a substantial 372.4% increase from the previous year. The most significant decline occurred in 2018, when import values fell by 94.6%. Overall, import values varied by 18 times between the 2018 low and 2017 high.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Lebanon's import sources for cauliflower and broccoli in value terms were extremely concentrated. Syria alone accounted for 99.2% of total import value, indicating an exceptionally narrow partner base.

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

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