Edible nuts imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported edible nuts worth $6.5 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $6.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 699 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 700 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 394 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 391 t |
Where Libya imports edible nuts from
Turkey alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $4.9M | 75% |
| India | $783K | 12% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $213K | 3.3% |
| Nigeria | $201K | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $186K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $181K | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $54K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0801
| 0801.32 | Shelled cashew nuts | 79% |
| 0801.11 | Desiccated coconut | 21% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0801.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.92 per kg, 142% above the world average of $1.62. 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 edible nuts imports (HS 0801): 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 0801: Nuts, edible; coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashew nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled.
Common questions
What is the value of edible nuts imported by Libya?
Libya imported edible nuts worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply edible nuts to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by India (12%) and Cote d'Ivoire (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 144% on the year.
What is the average import price of edible nuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.92 per kg in 2024, 142% above the world average of $1.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of edible nuts to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 342%. The peak was 2022 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for edible nuts?
The HS code for edible nuts is heading 0801. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 0801.32 (79% of the value) and 0801.11 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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