FAO GIEWS Country Brief on Lebanon –

FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Cereal production in 2026 estimated near average following favourable weather conditions Cereal import requirements forecast to be above average in 2026/27 Food insecurity expected to persist in 2026 among vulnerable populations, driven by high food prices and limited humanitarian assistance Cereal production in 2026 estimated near average following favourable weather conditions The 2026 winter cereal harvest was completed in late July with favourable production prospects. A delayed onset of seasonal rains until mid‑December 2025 postponed planting operations and constrained early crop development. However, abundant rainfall from January 2026 replenished soil moisture conditions and supported crop recovery. In May 2026, ahead of the harvest season, geospatial data indicated generally favourable vegetation conditions across most cropping areas. Domestic wheat production is estimated to have improved compared to the previous year. However, regional disparities were observed, particularly in conflict‑affected areas, where security constraints and limited access to agricultural land prevented some farmers from harvesting their crops. Localized adverse weather conditions also affected production in parts of northern Bekaa. Total cereal production is estimated at about 160 000 tonnes, near the five‑year average, reflecting a significant rebound from the drought-affected production of the previous year. Cereal import requirements forecast to be above average in 2026/27 Cereal import requirements for the 2026/27 marketing year (July/June) are forecast at 1.3 million tonnes, about 4 percent above the five‑year average. Despite the rebound in domestic cereal production, imports are expected to remain high, as local output covers only a limited share of national consumption needs, particularly for wheat. The country’s high dependence on cereal imports to meet domestic consumption needs leaves local markets vulnerable to fluctuations in international cere