Canned tomatoes imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $146.0 million of canned tomatoes in 2024 (88.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 28% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $146.0M | 88.1K t |
| 2023 | $114.3M | 67.8K t |
| 2022 | $103.8M | 70.6K t |
| 2021 | $81.1M | 67.0K t |
| 2020 | $86.8M | 78.3K t |
| 2019 | $76.5M | 76.0K t |
| 2018 | $70.1M | 57.6K t |
| 2017 | $57.1M | 51.2K t |
Where Libya imports canned tomatoes from
Italy alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $111.9M | 77% |
| United States | $14.4M | 9.9% |
| Tunisia | $10.2M | 7% |
| Turkey | $6.1M | 4.2% |
| Egypt | $3.0M | 2.1% |
| Portugal | $177K | 0.1% |
| China | $141K | 0.1% |
| Ukraine | $106K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8K | 0% |
| Austria | $6K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2002
| 2002.90 | Tomato paste | 100% |
| 2002.10 | Vegetable preparations: tomatoes, whole or in pieces, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2002.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.66 per kg, 20% above the world average of $1.38. 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 tomatoes imports (HS 2002): 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 2002: Tomatoes; prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of canned tomatoes imported by Libya?
Libya imported canned tomatoes worth $146.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 88.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 218 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply canned tomatoes to Libya?
Italy was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($111.9 million), followed by the United States (10%) and Tunisia (7%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 443% on the year.
What is the average import price of canned tomatoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.66 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $1.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of canned tomatoes to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $57.1 million in 2017 to $146.0 million in 2024, an increase of 156%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $92.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for canned tomatoes?
The HS code for canned tomatoes is heading 2002. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 2002.90 (100% of the value) and 2002.10 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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