Cheese imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $164.1 million of cheese in 2024 (31.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $164.1M | 31.9K t |
| 2023 | $172.2M | 32.9K t |
| 2022 | $145.0M | 31.7K t |
| 2021 | $106.7M | 24.9K t |
| 2020 | $76.9M | 18.5K t |
| 2019 | $103.2M | 24.9K t |
| 2018 | $77.8M | 18.6K t |
| 2017 | $28.1M | 7.0K t |
Where Libya imports cheese from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (18%), Netherlands (13%), Austria (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 41%. Among the main suppliers, New Zealand grew fastest (+410% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $28.8M | 18% |
| Netherlands | $20.7M | 13% |
| Austria | $18.0M | 11% |
| Poland | $16.7M | 10% |
| Ireland | $16.5M | 10% |
| Germany | $16.5M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $10.3M | 6.3% |
| New Zealand | $6.8M | 4.1% |
| Bahrain | $6.6M | 4% |
| Denmark | $5.9M | 3.6% |
Product types under HS 0406
| 0406.90 | Hard aged cheese | 43% |
| 0406.30 | Processed cheese | 36% |
| 0406.10 | Fresh cheese | 21% |
| 0406.20 | Grated cheese | 0.5% |
| 0406.40 | Blue cheese | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0406.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.14 per kg, close to the world average of $5.48.
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 cheese imports (HS 0406): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 0406: Cheese and curd.
Common questions
What is the value of cheese imported by Libya?
Libya imported cheese worth $164.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply cheese to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($28.8 million), followed by the Netherlands (13%) and Austria (11%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 410% on the year.
What is the average import price of cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.14 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $5.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cheese to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.1 million in 2017 to $164.1 million in 2024, an increase of 484%. The peak was 2023 at $172.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $109.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cheese?
The HS code for cheese is heading 0406. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 0406.90 (43% of the value) and 0406.30 (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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