Lamb and mutton imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported lamb and mutton worth $4.6 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 42% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.0 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 | $4.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $363K | 66 t |
| 2021 | $272K | 135 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 533 t |
| 2019 | $607K | 119 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 256 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 290 t |
Where Libya imports lamb and mutton from
One supplier dominates: Australia accounted for 74% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $3.4M | 74% |
| Spain | $487K | 11% |
| Italy | $473K | 10% |
| Uruguay | $205K | 4.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15K | 0.3% |
| United States | $8K | 0.2% |
| Moldova | $6K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.1% |
| Malta | $4K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0204
| 0204.42 | Frozen sheep cuts with bone | 40% |
| 0204.30 | Frozen lamb carcasses | 32% |
| 0204.41 | Frozen mutton carcasses | 13% |
| 0204.22 | Fresh sheep cuts with bone | 11% |
| 0204.43 | Frozen boneless sheep cuts | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.22 per kg, 32% below the world average of $6.21, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 lamb and mutton imports (HS 0204): 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 0204: Meat of sheep or goats; fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of lamb and mutton imported by Libya?
Libya imported lamb and mutton worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply lamb and mutton to Libya?
Australia was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Spain (10%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of lamb and mutton per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.22 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $6.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lamb and mutton to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 168%. The peak was 2023 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for lamb and mutton?
The HS code for lamb and mutton is heading 0204. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 0204.42 (40% of the value) and 0204.30 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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