Lebanon (LBN) and United States (USA) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Lebanon-United States Trade: In 2022, Lebanon exported $201M to United States. The main products that Lebanon exported to United States were Jewellery ($82.5M), Phosphatic Fertilizers ($13.1M), and Sauces and Seasonings ($10.3M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Lebanon to United States have increased at an annualized rate of 19.6%, from $82.1M in 2017 to $201M in 2022.

In 2022, Lebanon did not export any services to United States.

United States-Lebanon Trade: In 2022, United States exported $980M to Lebanon. The main products that United States exported to Lebanon were N/A. Over the past 5 years the exports of United States to Lebanon have decreased at an annualized rate of 7.51%, from $1.45B in 2017 to $980M in 2022.

In 2022, United States did not export any services to Lebanon.

Comparison: In 2022, Lebanon ranked 48 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.38), and 129 in total exports ($4.41B). That same year, United States ranked 10 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 1.47), and 2 in total exports ($1.95T).

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2022, Lebanon exported $201M to United States. The main products exported from Lebanon to United States were Jewellery ($82.5M), Phosphatic Fertilizers ($13.1M), and Sauces and Seasonings ($10.3M). During the last 5 years the exports of Lebanon to United States have increased at an annualized rate of 19.6%, from $82.1M in 2017 to $201M in 2022.

In 2017, United States exported $980M to Lebanon. There were not main exports from United States to Lebanon in 2017. During the last 5 years the exports of United States to Lebanon have decreased at an annualized rate of 7.51%, from $1.45B in 2022 to $980M in 2017.

Exports from Lebanon () to United States () (2022)

Exports from United States () to Lebanon () (2022)

Market Competitiveness

Color

Exports

Export Growth

Section

Year

Lebanon
Top DestinationUnited Arab Emirates$956M

United States
Top DestinationCanada$308B

This map shows whether countries import more from Lebanon or United States. Each country is colored based on the difference in imports they receive from Lebanon and United States or the difference in the growth in imports.

In 2022, countries that imported more from Lebanon than United States included Syria ($370M).

In 2022, countries that imported more from United States than Lebanon included Canada ($308B), Mexico ($294B), and China ($151B).

Difference in imports from United States () and Lebanon () (2022)

Comparative Advantage Lebanon - United States

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This chart compares trade between Lebanon and United States by product, considering products traded by both, Lebanon and United States.

During 2022, Lebanon had a large net trade with United States in the exports of Precious Metals ($84.6M), Foodstuffs ($40.8M), and Chemical Products ($17.2M).

During 2017, United States had a large net trade with Lebanon in the exports of Transportation ($453M), Machines ($195M), and Chemical Products ($74.5M).

Potential Exports

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Competitive Landscape

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This visualization shows the product space at the HS4 level with the flags of Lebanon and United States. This means that a dot/product with the flag of Lebanon indicates it has a comparative advantage over United States. Similarly, a dot/product with the flag of United States indicates it has a comparative advantage over Lebanon.

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from Lebanon () to United States () (2022)

Exports from United States () to Lebanon () (2022)

Market Competitiveness

Difference in imports from United States () and Lebanon () (2022)

Comparative Advantage Lebanon - United States

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

Product Space of Lebanon () and United States () (2022)

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