Essential oil imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported essential oil worth $2.2 million (176 tonnes). Value rose 71% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% 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 | $2.2M | 176 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 91 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 263 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 252 t |
| 2020 | $423K | 120 t |
| 2019 | $949K | 217 t |
| 2018 | $434K | 82 t |
| 2017 | $197K | 58 t |
Where Libya imports essential oil from
Egypt alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.5M | 71% |
| Pakistan | $335K | 16% |
| India | $74K | 3.4% |
| Tunisia | $40K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $34K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $34K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $26K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $18K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $10K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 3301
| 3301.90 | Essential oil extract | 94% |
| 3301.30 | Resinoid | 3.4% |
| 3301.29 | Miscellaneous essential oil | 1.4% |
| 3301.19 | Citrus essential oil | 1% |
| 3301.12 | Orange essential oil | 0.3% |
| 3301.25 | Mint essential oil | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.31 per kg, 48% below the world average of $23.68, 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 essential oil imports (HS 3301): 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 3301: Oils; essential (concretes, absolutes); concentrates thereof in fats, fixed oils, waxes or the like (obtained by enfleurage or maceration); aqueous distillates, solutions and terpenic by-products thereof; resinoids; extracted oleoresins.
Common questions
What is the value of essential oil imported by Libya?
Libya imported essential oil worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 176 tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply essential oil to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Pakistan (16%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 382% on the year.
What is the average import price of essential oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.31 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $23.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of essential oil to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $197 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 995%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for essential oil?
The HS code for essential oil is heading 3301. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 3301.90 (94% of the value) and 3301.30 (3%).
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