Rice Prices in Lebanon
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (LBP) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thai 5% | Global benchmark | 0.44 | 6,667 | ▲ 9.2% | ▲ 2.1% | World Bank Pink Sheet |
| - | Export (unit value) | 1.06 | 15,985 | ▼ 15.3% | ▼ 15.3% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
| Thai 25% | Global benchmark | 0.44 | 6,591 | ▲ 9.0% | ▲ 4.6% | World Bank Pink Sheet |
| Thai A.1 | Global benchmark | 0.42 | 6,367 | ▲ 9.1% | ▲ 3.6% | World Bank Pink Sheet |
| Viet Namese 5% | Global benchmark | 0.38 | 5,702 | ▲ 6.6% | ▼ 0.8% | World Bank Pink Sheet |
As of June 2026, the rice price in Lebanon available is US$ 1.06 per kg (15,985 LBP), down 15.3% year-on-year.
Lebanon exported 4,833 tonnes of rice in 2024, valued at US$5.1 million, ranking 55th among 117 global exporters and accounting for 0.0% of world exports. Exports grew by 37.7% year-on-year, and Lebanon is a net exporter of rice. The latest export unit value is US$1.055 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - rice in Lebanon
Lebanon exported 4,833 tonnes of rice in 2024, valued at US$5.1 million, ranking 55th among 117 global exporters and accounting for 0.0% of world exports. Exports grew by 37.7% year-on-year, and Lebanon is a net exporter of rice. The latest export unit value is US$1.055 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Lebanon exported $5.1M (4.8 kt) of rice▲ 37.7% YoY. That ranks #55 worldwide (0% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top rice exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 India $11.05B · 40.2%
- #2 Thailand $5.66B · 20.6%
- #3 Pakistan $3.26B · 11.8%
- #4 US $1.37B · 5%
- #5 Myanmar $824.1M · 3%
Annual export data Lebanon · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.1M | 4.8 kt | $1.06 |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 3 kt | $1.25 |
| 2022 | $16.1M | 22 kt | $0.73 |
| 2021 | $16.1M | 32.3 kt | $0.5 |
| 2020 | $14.8M | 22.5 kt | $0.66 |
HS Code
rice is traded under Harmonized System code 1006.30. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade; harvest season - FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar. Values are official reported figures.