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Taro market in Lebanon

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for taro in Lebanon showed significant volatility between 2018 and 2023. It peaked at over 1 580 t in 2019, largely driven by a surge in imports, before declining sharply in the following years. By 2023, the market had contracted to approximately 785 t.

The decline from 2020 onward was primarily driven by external shocks and domestic economic pressures. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted supply chains and reduced demand, leading to a market drop. The ongoing economic crisis, with deteriorating financial conditions and reduced consumer purchasing power, further suppressed consumption in 2021. In 2023, high prices for imported goods and a persistent trade deficit continued to limit import volumes, contributing to a smaller overall market size.

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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lebanon in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Lebanon by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lebanon in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Lebanon by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lebanon, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lebanon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lebanon in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Lebanon by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lebanon in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Lebanon by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lebanon, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lebanon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lebanon in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Lebanon by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lebanon in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Lebanon by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lebanon, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lebanon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lebanon in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Lebanon by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lebanon in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Lebanon by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lebanon, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lebanon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 taro in Lebanon

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of taro, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of taro, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Lebanon's taro production has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 728.6 tons of taro, representing a 3.5% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 5.1%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.8%)	(0.9%)	(3.5%)	(1.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports taro from Lebanon

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Lebanon's taro export volume was just 0.1 tons, marking a dramatic year-over-year reduction of 99.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(99.7%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Lebanon's taro exports were entirely dominated by a single market: Qatar, which accounted for 100.0% of total export flows.

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, K $ US

In 2020, taro exports from Lebanon amounted to 0.0 thousand US dollars, showing a steep decline of 99.9% compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(99.9%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Lebanon's taro exports in value terms were almost exclusively supplied to Qatar, which absorbed 100.0% of total export value.

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 taro to Lebanon

Imports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 4.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Lebanon's taro import volume was 389.9 tons, which is 53.9% lower than the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 846.4 tons, with the largest increase occurring that year at 276.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.3%	276.3%	(53.9%)	28.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Egypt effectively dominated Lebanon's taro imports in kind, accounting for 97.3% of total import flows.

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, K $ US

After two years of growth, Lebanon's taro imports declined. In 2020, the country imported 156.5 thousand US dollars worth of taro, marking a sharp drop of 45.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 40.4%, equating to an average annual decline of 15.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 288.6 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 7.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.7%	2.0%	(45.8%)	(15.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Egypt almost fully determined the geographical structure of Lebanon's taro imports in value terms, with a share of 94.9% of total import flows.

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