Common wheat grain imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of common wheat grain by Libya reached $21.0 million in 2024 (92.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $326.9 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 | $21.0M | 92.6K t |
| 2023 | $17.5M | 77.3K t |
| 2022 | $48.9M | 161.7K t |
| 2021 | $326.9M | 1.21M t |
| 2020 | $234.9M | 1.10M t |
| 2019 | $236.5M | 1.23M t |
| 2018 | $161.8M | 783.2K t |
| 2017 | $182.9M | 924.7K t |
Where Libya imports common wheat grain from
Romania alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+199% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $15.0M | 72% |
| Ukraine | $3.3M | 16% |
| Bulgaria | $1.5M | 7.3% |
| Moldova | $1.1M | 5.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.23 per kg, close to the world average of $0.26.
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 common wheat grain imports (HS 1001.99): 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 1001.99: Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed.
Common questions
What is the value of common wheat grain imported by Libya?
Libya imported common wheat grain worth $21.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 92.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply common wheat grain to Libya?
Romania was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($15.0 million), followed by Ukraine (16%) and Bulgaria (7%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 199% on the year.
What is the average import price of common wheat grain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.23 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $0.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of common wheat grain to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $182.9 million in 2017 to $21.0 million in 2024, a fall of 89%. The peak was 2021 at $326.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $153.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for common wheat grain?
The HS code for common wheat grain is subheading 1001.99. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1001 page.
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