Fresh milk imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $25.5 million of fresh milk in 2024 (24.9 thousand tonnes). That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $74.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25.5M | 24.9K t |
| 2023 | $23.4M | 23.3K t |
| 2022 | $33.1M | 42.8K t |
| 2021 | $41.3M | 59.3K t |
| 2020 | $39.9M | 62.7K t |
| 2019 | $62.6M | 103.6K t |
| 2018 | $74.7M | 111.3K t |
| 2017 | $52.3M | 75.7K t |
Where Libya imports fresh milk from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+637% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $13.7M | 54% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.9M | 11% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 8.1% |
| Poland | $1.4M | 5.4% |
| Spain | $953K | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $324K | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $205K | 0.8% |
| France | $106K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0401
| 0401.20 | Semi-skimmed milk | 37% |
| 0401.50 | Double cream | 35% |
| 0401.10 | Skim milk | 26% |
| 0401.40 | Whole milk | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, close to the world average of $0.94.
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 fresh milk imports (HS 0401): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 0401: Milk and cream; not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh milk imported by Libya?
Libya imported fresh milk worth $25.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh milk to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($13.7 million), followed by Italy (15%) and Saudi Arabia (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 637% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh milk per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $0.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh milk to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52.3 million in 2017 to $25.5 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2018 at $74.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh milk?
The HS code for fresh milk is heading 0401. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 0401.20 (37% of the value) and 0401.50 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Libya. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
Fresh milk product types in Libya
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.