Ginger and spices imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ginger and spices by Libya reached $10.6 million in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). That is 68% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $10.6M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 2.3K t |
Where Libya imports ginger and spices from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $7.3M | 69% |
| China | $1.7M | 16% |
| Turkey | $694K | 6.6% |
| Tunisia | $312K | 3% |
| Spain | $222K | 2.1% |
| Egypt | $156K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $139K | 1.3% |
| Lebanon | $44K | 0.4% |
| Pakistan | $23K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $22K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 0910
| 0910.30 | Turmeric | 66% |
| 0910.99 | Spices (other varieties) | 13% |
| 0910.11 | Dried ginger | 13% |
| 0910.12 | Ground ginger | 5.2% |
| 0910.91 | Mixed spices | 2.2% |
| 0910.20 | Saffron | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0910.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.95 per kg, close to the world average of $2.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Libya ginger and spices imports (HS 0910): 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 0910: Ginger, saffron, tumeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices.
Common questions
What is the value of ginger and spices imported by Libya?
Libya imported ginger and spices worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply ginger and spices to Libya?
India was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by China (16%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average import price of ginger and spices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.95 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $2.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ginger and spices to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024, an increase of 181%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for ginger and spices?
The HS code for ginger and spices is heading 0910. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 0910.30 (66% of the value) and 0910.99 (13%).
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