Alcohol exports from Libya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of alcohol by Libya reached $42.3 million in 2024 (119.7 thousand tonnes). Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42.3M | 119.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $23.5M | 58.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 20.3K t |
| 2019 | $32.2M | 158.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 12.3K t |
| 2017 | $32.4M | 98.6K t |
Where Libya exports alcohol to
The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (44%), Romania (36%), Italy (12%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $18.8M | 44% |
| Romania | $15.1M | 36% |
| Italy | $5.2M | 12% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 5% |
| Bulgaria | $588K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $472K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $64K | 0.2% |
| Ukraine | $37K | 0.1% |
| Serbia | $12K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.35 per kg, 38% below the world average of $0.56, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alcohol imports to Libya
Imports of alcohol by Libya reached $1.1 million in 2024 (993 tonnes). Most of the value came from Turkey (34%), China (24%), Saudi Arabia (12%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $373K | 34% |
| China | $263K | 24% |
| Saudi Arabia | $132K | 12% |
| Egypt | $107K | 9.6% |
| Tunisia | $90K | 8.1% |
| India | $55K | 5% |
| Spain | $37K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $29K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya alcohol exports (HS 2905): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2905: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of alcohol exported by Libya?
Libya exported alcohol worth $42.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 119.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 156 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports.
Which countries buy alcohol from Libya?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 44% of the value ($18.8 million), followed by Romania (36%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 9 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of alcohol per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $0.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of alcohol from Libya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $32.4 million in 2017 to $42.3 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $20.4 million a year.
Does Libya also import alcohol?
Yes. Libya imported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, China and Saudi Arabia. On balance Libya is a net exporter of this product, by about $41.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for alcohol?
The HS code for alcohol is heading 2905. In Libya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2905.11. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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