Breakfast cereals imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $28.6 million of breakfast cereals in 2024 (11.0 thousand tonnes). That is 3% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% 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 | $28.6M | 11.0K t |
| 2023 | $27.7M | 9.6K t |
| 2022 | $16.4M | 7.9K t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 1.6K t |
Where Libya imports breakfast cereals from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 61% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $17.4M | 61% |
| Turkey | $4.3M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $2.8M | 9.8% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 5.6% |
| Poland | $498K | 1.7% |
| Portugal | $381K | 1.3% |
| Tunisia | $278K | 1% |
| France | $274K | 1% |
| Germany | $211K | 0.7% |
| China | $206K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 1904
| 1904.10 | Puffed cereals | 87% |
| 1904.30 | Puffed grains (non-maize) | 5.7% |
| 1904.90 | Prepared grain cereals | 4% |
| 1904.20 | Cereal flakes | 2.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.61 per kg, close to the world average of $3.04.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya breakfast cereals imports (HS 1904): 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 1904: Prepared foods obtained by swelling or roasting cereals or cereal products (e.g. corn flakes); cereals (other than maize (corn)) in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains (not flour and meal), pre-cooked or otherwise prepared, n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of breakfast cereals imported by Libya?
Libya imported breakfast cereals worth $28.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply breakfast cereals to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($17.4 million), followed by Turkey (15%) and the United Kingdom (10%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 539% on the year.
What is the average import price of breakfast cereals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.61 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $3.04 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of breakfast cereals to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $28.6 million in 2024, an increase of 848%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for breakfast cereals?
The HS code for breakfast cereals is heading 1904. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 1904.10 (87% of the value) and 1904.30 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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