Information : Lebanon

COUNTRY NAME: Lebanon

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2023 (€million):  67

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2022 (€million):  81

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2021 (€million): 70

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2020 (€million): 76

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2019 (€million): 67

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2018(€million):50 

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2017 (€million): 57

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2016 (€million): 54

TRADE:  

For 2023, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 2,211 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of € 9.4 million to Lebanon.

For 2022, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 1,134 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of € 5.0 million to Lebanon.

For 2021, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 1,204 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of € 4.6 million to Lebanon.

For 2020, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 1,289 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of € 4.4 million to Lebanon.

For 2019, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 2,226 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of € 6 million to Lebanon.

For 2018, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 2,779 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of €8.8 million to Lebanon.

For 2017, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 2,093 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of €7.5 million to Lebanon.

For 2016, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 2,773 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of €8.0 million to Lebanon.

PRODUCT: In recent years the typical products exported to Lebanon were as follows; 

• Butter,
• Cheese,
• Cream,
• Follow on Formula,
• Food Ingredient Powder Blend,
• Infant Formula,
• Liquid Infant Formula,
• Milk Powder,
• Skimmed Milk Powder,
• Whole Milk Powder.

CERTIFICATION ARRANGEMENTS: Trade in dairy products to Lebanon from Ireland is on the basis of the following certificate types;

• Public and Animal Health and Veterinary statements from Milk Policy Division's (MPD's) Menu of Statements.
• Applicants select from MPD's Menu of Statements to satisfy country requirements. However, custom and usage have set some precedents.

KEY REQUIREMENTS: Food Exports Dairy - Key Requirements (doc 37Kb) .

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

CONTACT POINTS: dairyexportcerts@agriculture.gov.ie

PRODUCT: In recent years the typical products exported to Lebanon were as follows;