Cigars imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cigars by Libya reached $3.5 million in 2024 (100 tonnes). Value rose 101% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.8 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 | $3.5M | 100 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 66 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 78 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 89 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 63 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 279 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 117 t |
| 2017 | $459K | 10 t |
Where Libya imports cigars from
Dominican Republic alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, Dominican Republic grew fastest (+324% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | $2.8M | 80% |
| Italy | $675K | 20% |
| Thailand | $4K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.61 per kg, 45% below the world average of $62.38, 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 cigars imports (HS 2402.10): 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 2402.10: Cigars, cheroots and cigarillos: containing tobacco including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto.
Common questions
What is the value of cigars imported by Libya?
Libya imported cigars worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 100 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 101% on 2023.
Which countries supply cigars to Libya?
The Dominican Republic was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Italy (19%) and Thailand (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. The Dominican Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 324% on the year.
What is the average import price of cigars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.61 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $62.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cigars to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $459 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 656%. The peak was 2019 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigars?
The HS code for cigars is subheading 2402.10. It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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