Frozen beef imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen beef by Libya reached $94.4 million in 2024 (25.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $94.4M | 25.9K t |
| 2023 | $89.8M | 25.0K t |
| 2022 | $53.8M | 15.1K t |
| 2021 | $69.7M | 17.2K t |
| 2020 | $42.0M | 12.7K t |
| 2019 | $28.0M | 8.7K t |
| 2018 | $22.8M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $21.8M | 6.2K t |
Where Libya imports frozen beef from
One supplier dominates: Brazil accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $86.4M | 92% |
| India | $4.5M | 4.8% |
| Ukraine | $2.2M | 2.3% |
| Colombia | $465K | 0.5% |
| Australia | $299K | 0.3% |
| United States | $216K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $158K | 0.2% |
| Paraguay | $133K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $54K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $29K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0202
| 0202.30 | Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen | 100% |
| 0202.20 | Frozen beef cuts with bone | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.65 per kg, 24% below the world average of $4.82, 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 frozen beef imports (HS 0202): 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 0202: Meat of bovine animals; frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen beef imported by Libya?
Libya imported frozen beef worth $94.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen beef to Libya?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($86.4 million), followed by India (5%) and Ukraine (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 619% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen beef per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.65 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $4.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen beef to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.8 million in 2017 to $94.4 million in 2024, an increase of 333%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $52.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen beef?
The HS code for frozen beef is heading 0202. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 0202.30 (99% of the value) and 0202.20 (1%).
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