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Sugar beet market in Lebanon

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for sugar beet in Lebanon remained relatively stable between 2018 and 2023, fluctuating within a narrow band of approximately 10 300 to 10 700 t. After starting at 10 655 t in 2018, it saw a minor dip in 2020 to 10 418 t, followed by a gradual recovery over the next two years.

The market peaked at 10 576 t in 2022 before declining again to 10 367 t in 2023. Overall, the period was characterized by moderate volatility without sustained growth or contraction, indicating a mature and steady market for domestic sugar beet production.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Lebanon
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Lebanon in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Lebanon in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lebanon in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Lebanon by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lebanon in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Lebanon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lebanon, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lebanon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lebanon in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Lebanon by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lebanon in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Lebanon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lebanon, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lebanon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lebanon in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Lebanon by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lebanon in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Lebanon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lebanon, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lebanon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lebanon in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Lebanon by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lebanon in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Lebanon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lebanon, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lebanon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production sugar beet in Lebanon

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of sugar beet, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sugar beet, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Lebanon produced 10,421 tons of sugar beet, marking a slight decline of 2.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 2.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, at 0.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	-	(2.2%)	(0.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sugar beet from Lebanon

Exports in kind, kg

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 618 kg, while the maximum reached 2,580 kg in 2020, representing a 4.2-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Lebanon exported 2,580 kg of sugar beet, a significant increase of 317.5% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 44.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lebanon in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	50.4%	(44.1%)	317.5%	52.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman remained the top buyers of sugar beet from Lebanon, accounting for 46.1%, 31.6%, and 14.9% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, they represented 92.6% of total exports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. The lowest value was registered in 2018 at $206 US, while the highest occurred in 2020 at $1,187 US, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 5.8 times. In 2020, Lebanon's sugar beet exports amounted to $1,187 US, reflecting a sharp increase of 159.8% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 65.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(65.8%)	121.8%	159.8%	25.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, three principal markets—Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman—collectively accounted for 91.6% of the total value of sugar beet exports from Lebanon.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sugar beet to Lebanon

Imports in kind, kg

The market demonstrated volatility during the observed period. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 160 kg, while the highest was in 2018 at 2,642 kg, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 17 times. In 2019, sugar beet deliveries to Lebanon amounted to 160 kg, reflecting a steep decrease of 93.9% year-over-year. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 180.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lebanon in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	180.8%	(93.9%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Poland and India were the key markets for imports in kind, with Poland accounting for 62.5% and India for 37.5% of total flows. Together, they formed 100.0% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Sugar beet imports to Lebanon increased for the second consecutive year. In 2019, Lebanon imported $1,853 US of sugar beet, showing a modest increase of 8.0% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2019, imports rose by 326.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 62.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	295.2%	8.0%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, India, and Poland were the primary suppliers of sugar beet to Lebanon in value terms, accounting for 36.5%, 34.4%, and 18.2% of imports, respectively. Together, they represented 89.2% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io