Bread and baked goods imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $173.0 million of bread and baked goods in 2024 (45.5 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $173.0M | 45.5K t |
| 2023 | $176.3M | 49.4K t |
| 2022 | $154.3M | 49.7K t |
| 2021 | $121.9M | 42.0K t |
| 2020 | $92.1M | 36.7K t |
| 2019 | $132.9M | 54.3K t |
| 2018 | $67.6M | 27.5K t |
| 2017 | $31.1M | 12.5K t |
Where Libya imports bread and baked goods from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (33%), Italy (19%), Tunisia (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $58.0M | 34% |
| Italy | $33.4M | 19% |
| Tunisia | $17.6M | 10% |
| Egypt | $16.8M | 9.7% |
| Poland | $6.9M | 4% |
| Spain | $6.6M | 3.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.9M | 3.4% |
| Bulgaria | $5.2M | 3% |
| France | $3.0M | 1.8% |
| Austria | $2.3M | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 1905
| 1905.90 | Bakery products (other) | 38% |
| 1905.32 | Waffles and wafers | 36% |
| 1905.31 | Sweet biscuits | 25% |
| 1905.40 | Rusks and toasted bread | 0.6% |
| 1905.10 | Crispbread | 0.1% |
| 1905.20 | Gingerbread | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.80 per kg, close to the world average of $3.59.
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 bread and baked goods imports (HS 1905): 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 1905: Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products.
Common questions
What is the value of bread and baked goods imported by Libya?
Libya imported bread and baked goods worth $173.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply bread and baked goods to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($58.0 million), followed by Italy (19%) and Tunisia (10%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of bread and baked goods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.80 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $3.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bread and baked goods to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.1 million in 2017 to $173.0 million in 2024, an increase of 456%. The peak was 2023 at $176.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $118.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for bread and baked goods?
The HS code for bread and baked goods is heading 1905. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 1905.90 (38% of the value) and 1905.32 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Libya, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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