Frozen whole chickens imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen whole chickens by Libya reached $97.5 million in 2024 (56.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 215 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 29% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $97.5M | 56.6K t |
| 2023 | $75.4M | 43.3K t |
| 2022 | $98.0M | 54.1K t |
| 2021 | $111.3M | 77.7K t |
| 2020 | $63.6M | 53.7K t |
| 2019 | $53.8M | 39.9K t |
| 2018 | $86.3M | 64.7K t |
| 2017 | $50.5M | 34.6K t |
Where Libya imports frozen whole chickens from
Brazil alone supplied 92% of it. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $90.0M | 92% |
| Turkey | $5.5M | 5.6% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 1.2% |
| France | $839K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.72 per kg, close to the world average of $1.66.
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 whole chickens imports (HS 0207.12): 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 0207.12: Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen whole chickens imported by Libya?
Libya imported frozen whole chickens worth $97.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 56.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 215 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen whole chickens to Libya?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($90.0 million), followed by Turkey (6%) and Poland (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 408% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen whole chickens per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen whole chickens to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $50.5 million in 2017 to $97.5 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. The peak was 2021 at $111.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $79.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen whole chickens?
The HS code for frozen whole chickens is subheading 0207.12. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0207 page.
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