Frozen fish imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported frozen fish worth $13.1 million (4.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 47% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $16.6 million.
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 | $13.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $16.6M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 3.0K t |
Where Libya imports frozen fish from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
Product types under HS 0303
| 0303.89 | Other frozen fish | 72% |
| 0303.84 | Frozen seabass | 15% |
| 0303.59 | Frozen fish variety | 6.2% |
| 0303.54 | Frozen mackerel | 3.8% |
| 0303.81 | Frozen shark | 1% |
| 0303.66 | Frozen hake | 0.9% |
| 0303.39 | Frozen flat fish (other) | 0.6% |
| 0303.43 | Frozen skipjack tuna | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0303.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.82 per kg, 37% above the world average of $2.06. 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.
Frozen fish exports from Libya
Libya exported $1.1 million of frozen fish in 2024 (120 tonnes). South Korea alone took 99% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $1.1M | 99% |
| Tunisia | $10K | 0.9% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya frozen fish imports (HS 0303): 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 0303: Fish; frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen fish imported by Libya?
Libya imported frozen fish worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen fish to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by Spain (12%) and Japan (8%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 111% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.82 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $2.06 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 fish to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2019 at $16.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
Does Libya also export frozen fish?
Yes. Libya exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Korea, Tunisia and Canada. On balance Libya is a net importer of this product, by about $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen fish?
The HS code for frozen fish is heading 0303. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 0303.89 (72% of the value) and 0303.84 (15%).
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