Fishing vessels imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported fishing vessels worth $2.9 million (229 tonnes). Value rose 821% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 68% 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 | $2.9M | 229 t |
| 2023 | $316K | 98 t |
| 2021 | $1K | 9 t |
| 2020 | $73K | 112 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 75 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 96 t |
| 2017 | $78K | 95 t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.69 per kg, 46% above the world average of $8.68. 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 fishing vessels imports (HS 8902): 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 8902: Fishing vessels, factory ships and other vessels; for processing or preserving fishery products.
Common questions
What is the value of fishing vessels imported by Libya?
Libya imported fishing vessels worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 229 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 146 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 821% on 2023.
Which countries supply fishing vessels to Libya?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Italy (23%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of fishing vessels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.69 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $8.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fishing vessels to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $78 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $799 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for fishing vessels?
The HS code for fishing vessels is heading 8902. In Libya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8902.00. It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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