Bulk chocolate imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bulk chocolate by Libya reached $10.6 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less 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 | $10.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 697 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 890 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 880 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 344 t |
Where Libya imports bulk chocolate from
Most of the value came from Egypt (37%), Turkey (34%), Belgium (14%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $4.0M | 37% |
| Turkey | $3.6M | 34% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 14% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 9.9% |
| Tunisia | $144K | 1.4% |
| France | $113K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $101K | 1% |
| Poland | $98K | 0.9% |
| Indonesia | $62K | 0.6% |
| Hungary | $33K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.73 per kg, close to the world average of $5.09.
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 bulk chocolate imports (HS 1806.20): 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 1806.20: Chocolate & other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, content exceeding 2kg.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk chocolate imported by Libya?
Libya imported bulk chocolate worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk chocolate to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Turkey (34%) and Belgium (14%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk chocolate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.73 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $5.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bulk chocolate to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024, an increase of 868%. The peak was 2023 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk chocolate?
The HS code for bulk chocolate is subheading 1806.20. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
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