Barley imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported barley worth $67.5 million (400.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $223.7 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 | $67.5M | 400.6K t |
| 2023 | $60.5M | 233.5K t |
| 2022 | $45.9M | 206.1K t |
| 2021 | $223.7M | 948.1K t |
| 2020 | $138.2M | 795.9K t |
| 2019 | $134.7M | 758.8K t |
| 2018 | $103.6M | 468.3K t |
| 2017 | $81.9M | 477.6K t |
Where Libya imports barley from
Ukraine alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+788% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $50.8M | 75% |
| Romania | $16.6M | 25% |
| Turkey | $12K | 0% |
| Italy | $9K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1003
| 1003.90 | Cereals: barley, other than seed | 100% |
| 1003.10 | Barley seed | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1003.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.17 per kg, 26% below the world average of $0.23, 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 barley imports (HS 1003): 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 1003: Barley.
Common questions
What is the value of barley imported by Libya?
Libya imported barley worth $67.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 400.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 168 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply barley to Libya?
Ukraine was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($50.8 million), followed by Romania (25%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 788% on the year.
What is the average import price of barley per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.17 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $0.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of barley to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $81.9 million in 2017 to $67.5 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2021 at $223.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $107.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for barley?
The HS code for barley is heading 1003. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 1003.90 (100% of the value) and 1003.10 (0%).
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