Lebanon
Effective February 23, 2026, the Department of State has suspended all routine services at the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon. While responses may be delayed, the U.S. Commercial Service continues to provide virtual business counseling and other limited services to U.S. companies seeking information regarding the Lebanese market. For the latest updates on embassy operations, visit the U.S. Embassy website.
Succeed in Lebanon with the Commercial Service
Lebanon is a country of 6.84 million people and is located at the crossroad of East and West linking its population to a market of more than 500 million people.
Lebanon’s total imports are $19.2 billion, of which $1.7 billion (8.9 percent) originate in the United States. The United States is Lebanon’s largest supplier of imported goods, followed by China, Greece, Russia and Italy. Major U.S. exports to Lebanon are mineral fuel and oil ($841 million), automotive ($253 million), chemical industrial products ($192 million), machinery and electrical instruments ($98 million), prepared foodstuffs, vegetable products ($96 million), and beverages and tobacco ($54 million).
The U.S. Commercial Service promotes the export of U.S. goods and services into the Lebanese market and advances U.S. commercial interests in Lebanon. We provide a range of services and programs to help American firms access the Lebanese market.
