U.S. Commercial Service
The U.S. Commercial Service provides a wide range of services to promote U.S. exports to Lebanon and U.S. commercial activities in Lebanon. Our global network of trade specialists will help you target the best markets, meet the best distributors and agents for your products and services, and overcome potential challenges or trade barriers. For more information about our publications or services, please visit http://export.gov/lebanon. The Economic and Commercial Section is open Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Contact Information:
Embassy of the United States of America
P.O.Box: 70-840 Beirut, Lebanon
Telephone: +961-4-542-600 / +961-4-543-600 (Extension 4497)
Direct Line: +961-4-544-860/8
Fax: +961-4-544-794 / +961-4-541788
Services by appointment only.
Staff Information:
Alexander Bryan: Deputy Political Chief
Commercial Section:
Beth Mitchell: Economic & Commercial Officer
Naaman Tayyar: Senior Commercial Specialist
Maya Barhouche: Commercial Assistant
Economic Section:
Claude Knesevitch: Senior Economic Specialist
Marina Chamma: Economic Specialist
Political Section:
Fady Hafez: Political Advisor
Annie Akmakji: Political Specialist
2011 Commercial Guide
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Lebanon, with a population of about 3.8 million, is the 58th largest market for U.S. exports. According to Lebanese customs statistics, total imports to Lebanon reached approximately $17.9 billion in 2010, out of which the United States exported $1.9 billion worth of goods to Lebanon, constituting 10.6 percent of Lebanon‟s total imports.