Hydrogenated vegetable oil imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported hydrogenated vegetable oil worth $6.9 million (5.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.5 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 | $6.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $791K | 862 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $644K | 537 t |
Where Libya imports hydrogenated vegetable oil from
One supplier dominates: Malaysia accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, close to the world average of $1.58.
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 hydrogenated vegetable oil imports (HS 1516): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 1516: Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of hydrogenated vegetable oil imported by Libya?
Libya imported hydrogenated vegetable oil worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydrogenated vegetable oil to Libya?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Egypt (21%) and Indonesia (16%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 212% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydrogenated vegetable oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $1.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hydrogenated vegetable oil to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $644 thousand in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 978%. The peak was 2022 at $9.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydrogenated vegetable oil?
The HS code for hydrogenated vegetable oil is heading 1516. In Libya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1516.20. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1516 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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