Lebanon

Market Overview

Total Population

5.4M

Muslim Population

2.9M (54%)

Market Growth (CAGR)

3.0%

GDP (USD)

$22B

Per Capita Halal Spend

$200-350 (severely suppressed by economic crisis)

Ease of Business Rank

#143

Regulatory Framework

Halal Authority

Dar al-Fatwa (Supreme Islamic Council of Lebanon)

Certification Required

No — Voluntary

Key Legislation

No mandatory national halal law; Dar al-Fatwa issues halal certificates for export; Libnor (Lebanese Standards Institution) developing halal standards

Import Requirements

Halal certification from Dar al-Fatwa or recognized international body accepted for Muslim consumers

Labeling Requirements

Voluntary halal labeling; no mandatory requirement under current fragmented regulatory environment

Industry

Trade Intelligence

Top Halal Exports

Lebanese food products to diaspora markets globally (olive oil, za'atar, processed Levantine food)

Top Halal Imports

Basic food commodities (wheat, meat, fuel subsidies collapsed)

Government Incentives

Severely limited due to ongoing economic crisis (2019–present); Investment Development Authority of Lebanon (IDAL) formally active but constrained

FDI Rules

Historically open; current economic collapse and currency crisis deter FDI

Consumer Insights

Halal Awareness

High among Muslim population (Sunni and Shia)

E-Commerce Adoption

Moderate; cash economy dominant post-banking collapse

Cold Chain Maturity

Moderate (pre-crisis infrastructure deteriorating)

Per Capita Halal Spend

$200-350 (severely suppressed by economic crisis)

Dining Scene

Mixed — many halal restaurants alongside non-halal in Beirut and other cities

Halal Food Availability

Moderate — widely available in Muslim areas; mixed in Christian-majority zones

Tourism Infrastructure

Historically tourist-friendly; severely impacted by political instability and port explosion (2020)

Companies in Lebanon

Halal Certifiers in Lebanon

Market Statistics