Double cream imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of double cream by Libya reached $9.0 million in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). That is 216% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 59% 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 | $9.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 860 t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 8.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 8.5K t |
| 2020 | $245K | 153 t |
| 2019 | $893K | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $353K | 318 t |
Where Libya imports double cream from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+932% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $6.1M | 68% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.8M | 31% |
| France | $45K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $41K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.83 per kg, 39% below the world average of $3.00, 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 double cream imports (HS 0401.50): 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 0401.50: Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10%.
Common questions
What is the value of double cream imported by Libya?
Libya imported double cream worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 216% on 2023.
Which countries supply double cream to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (31%) and France (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 932% on the year.
What is the average import price of double cream per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.83 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $3.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of double cream to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $353 thousand in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for double cream?
The HS code for double cream is subheading 0401.50. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0401 page.
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