> In 2024 Lebanon produced 235,300 t of tomatoes, the 67th largest in the world (0.12% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 28%.

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# Tomatoes production in Lebanon

In 2024 Lebanon produced 235,300 t of tomatoes, the 67th largest in the world (0.12% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 28%. The record was 344,773 t in 1997. Area harvested: 5,400 ha, yield 43.6 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is from an external organisation.

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Production, 2024235,300 t
World rank67 of 166
10-year change−28%
Record344,773 t1997

## Tomatoes in Lebanon, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Lebanon compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.12%0.18% in 2014
Yield, t/ha43.6world 36.8 (+18%)
kg per person40.5world 23.1
10-year change−28%world +7.2%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 65 | [Romania](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/romania/) | 241,710 | 0.13% |
| 66 | [Oman](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/oman/) | 236,965 | 0.13% |
| 67 | **Lebanon** | 235,300 | 0.12% |
| 68 | [Libya](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/libya/) | 226,332 | 0.12% |
| 69 | [Philippines](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/philippines/) | 210,342 | 0.11% |

[Full ranking of 166 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/)

### Map of world production of tomatoes

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Lebanon is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 235,300 | +12% | 5,400 | 43.57 |
| 2023 | 209,605 | −5.4% | 4,949 | 42.35 |
| 2022 | 221,591 | −2.6% | 5,148 | 43.04 |
| 2021 | 227,560 | +3.5% | 5,563 | 40.91 |
| 2020 | 219,836 | −5.0% | 5,931 | 37.07 |
| 2019 | 231,457 | +24% | 7,232 | 32.00 |
| 2018 | 186,620 | −18% | 6,819 | 27.37 |
| 2017 | 226,771 | −9.2% | 5,446 | 41.64 |
| 2016 | 249,877 | −12% | 5,363 | 46.59 |
| 2015 | 283,350 | −13% | 6,149 | 46.08 |
| 2014 | 325,110 | +13% | 4,817 | 67.49 |
| 2013 | 287,814 | +1.1% | 3,748 | 76.79 |
| 2012 | 284,823 | +0.8% | 3,780 | 75.35 |
| 2011 | 282,501 | +2.8% | 3,694 | 76.48 |
| 2010 | 274,793 | +41% | 4,383 | 62.70 |
| 2009 | 194,500 | −36% | 3,098 | 62.78 |
| 2008 | 305,300 | 0.0% | 4,060 | 75.20 |
| 2007 | 305,300 | +4.9% | 4,060 | 75.20 |
| 2006 | 291,000 | +5.1% | 3,880 | 75.00 |
| 2005 | 277,000 | +23% | 3,700 | 74.86 |
| 2004 | 225,300 | +3.8% | 3,100 | 72.68 |
| 2003 | 217,100 | −20% | 3,815 | 56.91 |
| 2002 | 270,504 | +9.5% | 5,163 | 52.39 |
| 2001 | 247,000 | +5.1% | 4,400 | 56.14 |
| 2000 | 235,000 | −30% | 4,700 | 50.00 |
| 1999 | 337,300 | +11% | 5,700 | 59.18 |
| 1998 | 303,900 | −12% | 5,100 | 59.59 |
| 1997 | 344,773 | +13% | 6,100 | 56.52 |
| 1996 | 306,390 | +3.6% | 9,915 | 30.90 |
| 1995 | 295,790 | +27% | 9,000 | 32.87 |
| 1994 | 232,622 | +0.7% | 8,141 | 28.57 |
| 1993 | 231,000 | +0.4% | 8,550 | 27.02 |
| 1992 | 230,057 | +7.9% | 8,933 | 25.75 |
| 1991 | 213,282 | +1.6% | 8,952 | 23.83 |
| 1990 | 210,000 | +0.8% | 8,415 | 24.96 |
| 1989 | 208,278 | +5.4% | 8,120 | 25.65 |
| 1988 | 197,625 | +2.9% | 7,845 | 25.19 |
| 1987 | 192,075 | +9.8% | 7,683 | 25.00 |
| 1986 | 175,000 | +21% | 7,000 | 25.00 |
| 1985 | 145,000 | +16% | 5,800 | 25.00 |
| 1984 | 125,000 | −3.8% | 5,000 | 25.00 |
| 1983 | 130,000 | −1.5% | 5,000 | 26.00 |
| 1982 | 132,000 | +5.6% | 5,500 | 24.00 |
| 1981 | 125,000 | +25% | 5,500 | 22.73 |
| 1980 | 100,000 | +18% | 5,500 | 18.18 |
| 1979 | 85,000 | +13% | 5,200 | 16.35 |
| 1978 | 75,000 | +7.1% | 5,000 | 15.00 |
| 1977 | 70,000 | +7.7% | 4,800 | 14.58 |
| 1976 | 65,000 | +8.3% | 4,500 | 14.44 |
| 1975 | 60,000 | −19% | 4,500 | 13.33 |
| 1974 | 73,938 | +25% | 4,923 | 15.02 |
| 1973 | 59,127 | −19% | 4,359 | 13.56 |
| 1972 | 72,630 | +8.4% | 4,569 | 15.90 |
| 1971 | 66,987 | +1.9% | 4,873 | 13.75 |
| 1970 | 65,713 | −6.1% | 4,938 | 13.31 |
| 1969 | 70,014 | +18% | 5,707 | 12.27 |
| 1968 | 59,510 | +0.6% | 4,918 | 12.10 |
| 1967 | 59,176 | +10% | 4,489 | 13.18 |
| 1966 | 53,789 | +19% | 4,633 | 11.61 |
| 1965 | 45,300 | +8.5% | 4,290 | 10.56 |
| 1964 | 41,770 | +23% | 2,940 | 14.21 |
| 1963 | 34,000 | +6.3% | 2,400 | 14.17 |
| 1962 | 32,000 | +6.7% | 2,400 | 13.33 |
| 1961 | 30,000 | — | 2,300 | 13.04 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports148 t USD 338,000
Exporter rank86 of 122
Imports15,212 t USD 6.7 m
Importer rank58 of 163
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of tomatoes in Lebanon?

Lebanon produced 235,300 t in 2024, 0.12% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Lebanon rank in the world for production of tomatoes?

Lebanon ranked 67th of 166 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 32.7% of the world total.

### How has the production of tomatoes in Lebanon changed?

It fell by 28% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +7.2% for the world. The record was 344,773 t in 1997.

### What is the yield of tomatoes in Lebanon?

43.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (235,300 t from 5,400 ha), against a world average of 36.8 t/ha.

### Does Lebanon export or import tomatoes?

In 2024 Lebanon reported exports of 148 t (USD 338,000) and imports of 15,212 t (USD 6.7 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Lebanon is from an external organisation. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/india/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/turkey/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/united-states/)[Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/egypt/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/italy/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/spain/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/mexico/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/brazil/)[Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/nigeria/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/iran/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/russia/)
[All countries producing tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/)

## Other products of Lebanon

[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/lebanon/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/lebanon/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/lebanon/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/lebanon/)[Olives](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/lebanon/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/lebanon/)[Avocados](https://husfarm.com/production/avocados/lebanon/)[Cucumbers](https://husfarm.com/production/cucumbers/lebanon/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/lebanon/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/lebanon/)[Lemons and limes](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/lebanon/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/lebanon/)
[Agricultural production in Lebanon](https://husfarm.com/production/country/lebanon/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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