Cigarettes imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $153.8 million of cigarettes in 2024 (14.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 76% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $644.8 million.
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 | $153.8M | 14.5K t |
| 2023 | $644.8M | 40.4K t |
| 2022 | $473.5M | 28.2K t |
| 2021 | $592.7M | 36.1K t |
| 2020 | $515.7M | 29.9K t |
| 2019 | $442.2M | 34.2K t |
| 2018 | $343.4M | 23.2K t |
| 2017 | $102.7M | 9.6K t |
Where Libya imports cigarettes from
The largest suppliers were Greece (33%), Bulgaria (18%), Turkey (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+734% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $50.3M | 33% |
| Bulgaria | $27.7M | 18% |
| Turkey | $18.9M | 12% |
| South Korea | $13.3M | 8.7% |
| United States | $10.8M | 7% |
| China | $7.0M | 4.5% |
| Serbia | $6.5M | 4.2% |
| Poland | $3.5M | 2.3% |
| Zambia | $3.0M | 2% |
| Dominican Republic | $2.8M | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 2402
| 2402.20 | Cigarettes: containing tobacco | 98% |
| 2402.10 | Cigars | 2.3% |
| 2402.90 | Herbal cigars | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.61 per kg, 54% below the world average of $22.88, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 cigarettes imports (HS 2402): 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 2402: Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes; of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes.
Common questions
What is the value of cigarettes imported by Libya?
Libya imported cigarettes worth $153.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 76% on 2023.
Which countries supply cigarettes to Libya?
Greece was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($50.3 million), followed by Bulgaria (18%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 734% on the year.
What is the average import price of cigarettes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.61 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $22.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cigarettes to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $102.7 million in 2017 to $153.8 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2023 at $644.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $408.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigarettes?
The HS code for cigarettes is heading 2402. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 2402.20 (98% of the value) and 2402.10 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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