Canned potatoes imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $17.6 million of canned potatoes in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 71% 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 | $17.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $20.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $16.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 394 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 621 t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 424 t |
| 2017 | $406K | 72 t |
Where Libya imports canned potatoes from
Egypt alone supplied 85% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $14.9M | 85% |
| United Kingdom | $521K | 3% |
| Tunisia | $472K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $416K | 2.4% |
| Lebanon | $380K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $307K | 1.8% |
| Portugal | $210K | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $115K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $70K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $46K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.71 per kg, 65% above the world average of $3.47. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 canned potatoes imports (HS 2005.20): 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 2005.20: Vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of canned potatoes imported by Libya?
Libya imported canned potatoes worth $17.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply canned potatoes to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($14.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (3%) and Tunisia (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 50% on the year.
What is the average import price of canned potatoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.71 per kg in 2024, 65% above the world average of $3.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of canned potatoes to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $406 thousand in 2017 to $17.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $20.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for canned potatoes?
The HS code for canned potatoes is subheading 2005.20. It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2005 page.
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