Trade partner
U.S. Imports
$11.6M
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$56.2M
August 2026
Trade surplus
$44.5M
August 2026 · U.S. exports more than it imports
In August 2026 the United States imported $11.6M from Lebanon and exported $56.2M to it, across 472 imported product categories.
Over the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $179.5M from Lebanon and exported $815.1M to it. In August 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade surplus of $44.5M with Lebanon, exporting 4.8× as much as it imported. U.S. goods imports from Lebanon of $11.6M in August 2026 ran 18% below the year-to-date monthly average of $14.1M.
Lebanon is a small eastern Mediterranean country with a historically open, service-oriented economy, though it has faced severe economic and financial crisis since 2019. While Lebanon is not subject to comprehensive US sanctions, certain entities and individuals—particularly those linked to Hezbollah—are designated under OFAC programs. Trade professionals should conduct enhanced due diligence given Lebanon's banking instability and the risk of sanctions exposure.
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Lebanon is not subject to comprehensive US sanctions, but OFAC maintains targeted designations against Hezbollah-linked individuals and entities. Traders must screen all Lebanese counterparts against the SDN list before transacting.
Lebanon's main imports include refined petroleum, gold, cars, pharmaceuticals, and food products. Exports are limited but include gold, jewelry, scrap metals, and agricultural products such as fruits and vegetables.
Lebanon's banking sector has been in severe crisis since 2019, with capital controls and currency restrictions in place. Traders should use letters of credit from internationally recognized banks and consult financial advisors familiar with Lebanon's current banking environment.
The top U.S. imports from Lebanon are Gold and Platinum Jewelry and Parts Thereof, Prepared or Preserved Nuts & Seeds (Excluding Peanuts) and Acrylic and Vinyl Polymer Paints and Varnishes…, by value in the latest month.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.3M | |
| 2 | $1.1M | |
| 3 | $664K | |
| 4 | $622K | |
| 5 | $574K | |
| 6 | $503K | |
| 7 | $497K | |
| 8 | $483K | |
| 9 | $447K | |
| 10 | $431K |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $11.8M | |
| 2 | $4.7M | |
| 3 | $3.8M | |
| 4 | $3.7M | |
| 5 | $3.4M | |
| 6 | $2.0M | |
| 7 | $1.8M | |
| 8 | $1.5M | |
| 9 | $1.4M | |
| 10 | $1.2M |
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Annual data from BEA | 2025
Services Exports
$504.0M
Services Imports
$295.0M