Ice cream imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ice cream by Libya reached $3.9 million in 2024 (743 tonnes). Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $3.9M | 743 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 853 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 709 t |
| 2020 | $844K | 205 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 638 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 383 t |
| 2017 | $399K | 102 t |
Where Libya imports ice cream from
Tunisia alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+139% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.27 per kg, 44% above the world average of $3.66. 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.
Ice cream exports from Libya
Exports of ice cream by Libya reached $1.4 million in 2024 (311 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tunisia accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $1.4M | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya ice cream imports (HS 2105): 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 2105: Ice cream and other edible ice; whether or not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of ice cream imported by Libya?
Libya imported ice cream worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 743 tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply ice cream to Libya?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Egypt (17%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 139% on the year.
What is the average import price of ice cream per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.27 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $3.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ice cream to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $399 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 881%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does Libya also export ice cream?
Yes. Libya exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia. On balance Libya is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for ice cream?
The HS code for ice cream is heading 2105. In Libya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2105.00. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2105 page.
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