Key Market Indicators
Lebanese demand for pasta is set to grow by 1.7% year on year, from $36 million in 2021 to $40 million in 2026. Since 2002, the country has seen an average increase of 2.4% in demand. In 2021, Lebanon was the 41st largest importer of pasta, lagging behind Kazakhstan, which imported $36 million. Germany, France, and the UK were the top three importers, respectively. Lebanon's pasta exports are also on the rise, with a 2.4% year on year growth rate expected to reach $19 million in 2026. Since 2002, the country's supply has increased by 4.4% year on year. In 2021, Lebanon was the 51st largest exporter of pasta, coming behind Kuwait, which exported $16 million. China, South Korea, and Thailand were the top three exporters, respectively.
