Hard aged cheese imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hard aged cheese by Libya reached $70.7 million in 2024 (13.1 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $70.7M | 13.1K t |
| 2023 | $72.5M | 12.7K t |
| 2022 | $55.9M | 12.5K t |
| 2021 | $40.2M | 8.7K t |
| 2020 | $29.5M | 6.6K t |
| 2019 | $24.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $35.4M | 8.0K t |
| 2017 | $9.2M | 1.9K t |
Where Libya imports hard aged cheese from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (29%), Ireland (22%), United Kingdom (14%). Among the main suppliers, New Zealand grew fastest (+410% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $20.6M | 29% |
| Ireland | $15.4M | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $10.0M | 14% |
| Egypt | $9.5M | 14% |
| New Zealand | $6.8M | 9.6% |
| Tunisia | $1.9M | 2.7% |
| Estonia | $1.1M | 1.6% |
| Germany | $948K | 1.3% |
| Malta | $860K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $830K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.38 per kg, close to the world average of $6.07.
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 hard aged cheese imports (HS 0406.90): 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 0406.90: Dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406.
Common questions
What is the value of hard aged cheese imported by Libya?
Libya imported hard aged cheese worth $70.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply hard aged cheese to Libya?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($20.6 million), followed by Ireland (22%) and the United Kingdom (14%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 642% on the year.
What is the average import price of hard aged cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.38 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $6.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hard aged cheese to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.2 million in 2017 to $70.7 million in 2024, an increase of 665%. The peak was 2023 at $72.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for hard aged cheese?
The HS code for hard aged cheese is subheading 0406.90. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
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