Anise and caraway seeds imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $4.2 million of anise and caraway seeds in 2024 (934 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 205% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.2M | 934 t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 255 t |
| 2021 | $15K | 3 t |
| 2020 | $50K | 21 t |
| 2019 | $619K | 745 t |
| 2018 | $5K | 4 t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.53 per kg, 58% above the world average of $2.86. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Libya anise and caraway seeds imports (HS 0909.61): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 0909.61: Spices: seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel: juniper berries, neither crushed nor ground.
Common questions
What is the value of anise and caraway seeds imported by Libya?
Libya imported anise and caraway seeds worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 934 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply anise and caraway seeds to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by China (1%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 479% on the year.
What is the average import price of anise and caraway seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.53 per kg in 2024, 58% above the world average of $2.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of anise and caraway seeds to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5 thousand in 2018 to $4.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $5.5 million. Over 7 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for anise and caraway seeds?
The HS code for anise and caraway seeds is subheading 0909.61. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0909 page.
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