Trade and investment between India and Lebanon

This article summarises economic and commercial relations between India and Lebanon: the trade figures the brief gives, the main goods traded, companies with operations in the other country and the business events organised by the Embassy of India in Beirut. It draws on the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) bilateral brief of July 2026, and figures are those given in that brief.

Trade figures

According to the MEA brief of July 2026, Lebanon's imports from India stood at US$ 337 million in 2025, compared with US$ 323 million in 2024. The brief states that India is the 11th largest import source for Lebanon.

Main items traded

The brief lists the main exports from India to Lebanon as chemicals; pearls, precious stones and metals; machinery; textile articles; and plastic. It lists the main imports from Lebanon as base metals and articles thereof, and miscellaneous manufactured articles.

The brief states that there is considerable potential for expanding trade and investment between the two countries.

Business engagement during the conflict

The brief records that, despite the disruptions caused by the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, the Mission continued to interact closely with the business community, including by organising business seminars. Several Lebanese companies took part in trade fairs in India, and the brief says these led to various trade opportunities. The Mission undertook more than 15 business events during the last financial year.

Lebanon's Industry Minister H.E. Mr. George Bouchikian travelled to India for the World Food India Exhibition from 3-5 November 2023 and met the then Minister of Food Processing Industries.

Companies

The brief names these business links:

Lebanese companies M/s Khatib and Alamy, Future Pipes and Dar Al Handasah have businesses in India.
The Indian company OEG has been operating two power plants in Lebanon with its partners.
A.N. Boukhather SAL (ANB Holdings) has set up a plant to assemble 2 wheelers, adding local design features, for the Lebanese market.
A Lebanese investor, Al Nabeel Foods, has shown interest in setting up a hummus making factory in India.
The Lebanese company Benta Pharma has based its entire production line on Indian machinery.
The Choueiry Group has signed a contract with the Hinduja Group to bring Ashok Leyland trucks to Lebanon.

Business events organised by the Embassy

The brief lists a series of events held by the Embassy of India in 2025:

On 24 February 2025, a seminar on the "Promotion of Use of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)", with presentations by the DDG of UIDAI, the Head of International Business of NPCL and the Head of TCS-Middle East. Lebanon's Ministers of Social Affairs Hanine Sayyid, Youth & Sports Dr Nora Bayrakdarian, Administrative Development Dr Fadi Makki and IT Kamal Shahade also spoke.
On 25 March 2025, a Multi-sectoral Business Seminar in Beirut on India-Lebanon trade ties, with a panel discussion moderated by Ambassador Sheikh. It was attended by MP Ali Osseiran, President of the Lebanese-Indian Parliamentary Friendship Committee, senior officials of various Ministries, businessmen and members of the Indian diaspora.
On 22 May 2025, a Webinar with the Federation of Indian Exports Organization (FIEO) on the promotion of commercial ties.
On 30 September 2025, a seminar titled 'Promotion of Tourism and Business in India', with Lebanon's Tourism Minister Laura El Khazen Lahoud as Chief Guest and MP Ali Osseiran as Guest of Honour. The brief says it was attended by a large number of prominent members of Lebanon's business community.
On 1 October 2025, an exhibition of items under the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme for the Lebanese business community.
On 19 November 2025, a Tourism and Business Seminar bringing together speakers from India and Lebanon. It was attended by Lebanese Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Nora Bayrakdarian, MP Neemat Frem, senior officials and CEOs.

Since the brief of July 2026

Later developments in India and Lebanon relations, from MEA publications, newest first. The article above reports the brief at its date.

Questions and answers

How much does Lebanon import from India?

According to the MEA brief of July 2026, Lebanon's imports from India stood at US$ 337 million in 2025, compared with US$ 323 million in 2024. India is the 11th largest import source for Lebanon.

What does India export to Lebanon?

The brief lists chemicals; pearls, precious stones and metals; machinery; textile articles; and plastic as the main exports from India.

Which Indian companies operate in Lebanon?

The brief states that the Indian company OEG has been operating two power plants in Lebanon with its partners, and that the Choueiry Group has signed a contract with the Hinduja Group to bring Ashok Leyland trucks to Lebanon.

Sources

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