Food preparations imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported food preparations worth $161.3 million (34.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $161.3M | 34.9K t |
| 2023 | $144.0M | 32.4K t |
| 2022 | $107.4M | 25.0K t |
| 2021 | $81.1M | 21.5K t |
| 2020 | $123.1M | 34.0K t |
| 2019 | $50.2M | 11.7K t |
| 2018 | $51.7M | 13.4K t |
| 2017 | $27.7M | 8.3K t |
Where Libya imports food preparations from
The largest suppliers were Germany (16%), Poland (15%), Egypt (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 40%. Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $25.3M | 16% |
| Poland | $24.8M | 15% |
| Egypt | $13.9M | 8.6% |
| Italy | $12.6M | 7.8% |
| Tunisia | $11.5M | 7.2% |
| Spain | $10.9M | 6.7% |
| Belgium | $8.7M | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $8.5M | 5.3% |
| Hungary | $8.2M | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $5.5M | 3.4% |
Product types under HS 2106
| 2106.90 | Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10 | 100% |
| 2106.10 | Protein concentrate | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2106.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.62 per kg, 24% below the world average of $6.09, 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 food preparations imports (HS 2106): 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 2106: Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of food preparations imported by Libya?
Libya imported food preparations worth $161.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply food preparations to Libya?
Germany was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($25.3 million), followed by Poland (15%) and Egypt (9%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average import price of food preparations per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.62 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $6.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of food preparations to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.7 million in 2017 to $161.3 million in 2024, an increase of 482%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $93.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for food preparations?
The HS code for food preparations is heading 2106. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 2106.90 (99% of the value) and 2106.10 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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