Crustaceans imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported crustaceans worth $4.2 million (641 tonnes). That is 82% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 60% 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 | $4.2M | 641 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 255 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 492 t |
| 2021 | $404K | 111 t |
| 2020 | $876K | 193 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 201 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 175 t |
| 2017 | $157K | 27 t |
Where Libya imports crustaceans from
Ecuador alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+457% on the year before).
Product types under HS 0306
| 0306.17 | Frozen cooked shrimp | 99% |
| 0306.12 | Frozen cooked lobster | 0.4% |
| 0306.33 | Fresh crab | 0.1% |
| 0306.14 | Frozen cooked crab | 0.1% |
| 0306.36 | Fresh shrimp | 0.1% |
| 0306.95 | Smoked shrimp | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.50 per kg, close to the world average of $8.11.
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 crustaceans imports (HS 0306): 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 0306: Crustaceans; in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, steamed or boiled, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine.
Common questions
What is the value of crustaceans imported by Libya?
Libya imported crustaceans worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 641 tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply crustaceans to Libya?
Ecuador was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by China (9%) and Tunisia (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 457% on the year.
What is the average import price of crustaceans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.50 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $8.11 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of crustaceans to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $156 thousand in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for crustaceans?
The HS code for crustaceans is heading 0306. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 0306.17 (99% of the value) and 0306.12 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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