Dried chickpeas imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported dried chickpeas worth $13.8 million (11.0 thousand tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $18.8 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 | $13.8M | 11.0K t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 10.2K t |
| 2022 | $14.2M | 12.7K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 8.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $18.8M | 15.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 3.7K t |
Where Libya imports dried chickpeas from
Most of the value came from Turkey (49%), India (44%), Egypt (5%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.26 per kg, 26% above the world average of $1.00. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 dried chickpeas imports (HS 0713.20): 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 0713.20: Vegetables, leguminous: chickpeas (garbanzos), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried chickpeas imported by Libya?
Libya imported dried chickpeas worth $13.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried chickpeas to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by India (44%) and Egypt (5%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 37% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried chickpeas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.26 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $1.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried chickpeas to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $13.8 million in 2024, an increase of 216%. The peak was 2018 at $18.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried chickpeas?
The HS code for dried chickpeas is subheading 0713.20. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0713 page.
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