Apples and pears imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $32.7 million of apples and pears in 2024 (47.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $32.7M | 47.5K t |
| 2023 | $35.3M | 53.7K t |
| 2022 | $32.5M | 62.5K t |
| 2021 | $36.2M | 65.2K t |
| 2020 | $24.3M | 39.9K t |
| 2019 | $23.4M | 37.5K t |
| 2018 | $21.7M | 26.0K t |
| 2017 | $15.1M | 18.5K t |
Where Libya imports apples and pears from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (34%), Italy (28%), Poland (18%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $11.2M | 34% |
| Italy | $9.2M | 28% |
| Poland | $5.9M | 18% |
| Portugal | $3.8M | 12% |
| Chile | $1.3M | 4% |
| South Africa | $527K | 1.6% |
| Ukraine | $206K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $173K | 0.5% |
| Greece | $153K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $118K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 0808
| 0808.10 | Apples | 82% |
| 0808.30 | Pears | 19% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0808.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, 36% below the world average of $1.08, 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.
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The shipment records behind Libya apples and pears imports (HS 0808): 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 0808: Apples, pears and quinces; fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of apples and pears imported by Libya?
Libya imported apples and pears worth $32.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply apples and pears to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by Italy (28%) and Poland (18%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 185% on the year.
What is the average import price of apples and pears per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $1.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of apples and pears to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.1 million in 2017 to $32.7 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. The peak was 2021 at $36.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for apples and pears?
The HS code for apples and pears is heading 0808. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 0808.10 (82% of the value) and 0808.30 (18%).
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