Infant formula imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of infant formula by Libya reached $73.7 million in 2024 (9.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $94.3 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 | $73.7M | 9.5K t |
| 2023 | $63.5M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $61.0M | 8.6K t |
| 2021 | $69.0M | 9.2K t |
| 2020 | $51.4M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $64.0M | 9.1K t |
| 2018 | $94.3M | 11.2K t |
| 2017 | $40.4M | 5.6K t |
Where Libya imports infant formula from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (32%), France (25%), Switzerland (20%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $23.6M | 32% |
| France | $18.7M | 25% |
| Switzerland | $15.1M | 21% |
| Denmark | $5.7M | 7.7% |
| Spain | $4.8M | 6.6% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 2.3% |
| Morocco | $1.4M | 1.9% |
| Ireland | $1.3M | 1.8% |
| Poland | $473K | 0.6% |
| Estonia | $413K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.75 per kg, close to the world average of $8.59.
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 infant formula imports (HS 1901.10): 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 1901.10: Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of infant formula imported by Libya?
Libya imported infant formula worth $73.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply infant formula to Libya?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($23.6 million), followed by France (25%) and Switzerland (20%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of infant formula per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.75 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $8.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of infant formula to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.4 million in 2017 to $73.7 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. The peak was 2018 at $94.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $64.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for infant formula?
The HS code for infant formula is subheading 1901.10. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1901 page.
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