The agro-industrial sector is a major contributor to the Lebanese economy. In 2010 (latest available figures), it generated an estimated 32.1% of the industrial sector output and around 3% of the country's GDP, based on National Accounts estimates. 

 

KEY FACTS AND FIGURES: 

• It currently has an estimated workforce of 20,607 and accounts for 24.9% of the Industrial sector workforce
• It is the largest employer in the industrial sector
• Agro-food enterprises account for the largest share of industrial establishments in Lebanon, with 18.2% of enterprises - or around 736 companies - involved in agro-industrial activities
• The sector is predominantly composed of small family-owned enterprises, employing 6 workers on average
• Agro-food products account for 13.73% of total exports, and agro-food exports have grown in volume at an average annual rate of 12.13% from 2008 until 2013
• The largest share of Lebanese agro-food exports is destined to the Arab Countries (excluding GCC Countries), at 51% of total exports. Syria, Iraq and Egypt rank first second and third respectively within this category. GCC Countries rank second amongst country groups and occupy around 21.3% of total exports, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE as main destinations. Africa ranks third with a share of 12.2% with Angola standing out as a top destination. Western Europe occupies the fourth place, while lower volumes are exported to North America, Asia and Australia.
• The volume of Agro-food exports has in fact increased by 36% from 2012 to 2013. Particularly interesting is the volume of exports to the non-GCC Arab Countries which have increased by 68% on overall. Exports to Syria have increased by 50% and now constitute around 52% of total exports to Arab Countries (non-GCC), volumes exported to Iraq increased by 242%, to Egypt by 134%, and to Jordan by 18%. This indicates that while the Syrian crisis has had its share of negative impact on the Lebanese economy, it has allowed for increased demand on Lebanese products to compensate the decrease in Syrian exports in these markets.
• Another notable trend is the increase in exports to the African market; exports to Angola for instance are nearly double the volume of exports to Jordan - the main products exported being within the beverages, spirits and vinegar category. 

UPDATED FACTBOOK

This new service has been recently introduced by IDAL and covers global tenders in the Industrial sector with emphasis on the MENA region. They will be made available and updated on IDAL's website on a bi-monthly basis. IDAL aims, through this list, to encourage internationally competitive Lebanese companies in the Industrial sector to take on new business projects and expand to new markets.

 

Some of the bids that you can apply to:

 

In Textile:

• Al Ain City Municipality in the UAE is looking for a supplier of clothing and safety shoes
• Dubai Health Authority is looking for a supplier of professional disposable jackets

In Print and Publishing:

• Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in Jordan is looking for a supplier to print its Annual Report
• Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs in Kuwait is looking for a Design, Typesetting, Production and Printing of a Book.

 

For a full list of the bids and for further information, please visit our web page.