Live cattle imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $50.1 million of live cattle in 2024 (15.3 thousand tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $202.6 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 | $50.1M | 15.3K t |
| 2023 | $46.7M | 14.4K t |
| 2022 | $50.3M | 16.3K t |
| 2021 | $73.6M | 26.6K t |
| 2020 | $97.3M | 36.1K t |
| 2019 | $202.6M | 69.4K t |
| 2018 | $147.0M | 48.0K t |
| 2017 | $133.6M | 47.4K t |
Where Libya imports live cattle from
Most of the value came from Spain (36%), France (17%), Romania (14%). Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+625% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $18.1M | 36% |
| France | $8.4M | 17% |
| Romania | $7.2M | 14% |
| Croatia | $6.4M | 13% |
| Ukraine | $4.8M | 9.7% |
| Moldova | $3.7M | 7.4% |
| Serbia | $535K | 1.1% |
| Cyprus | $517K | 1% |
| Hungary | $247K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $209K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 0102
| 0102.29 | Cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals | 76% |
| 0102.21 | Pure-bred breeding cattle | 24% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.27 per kg, close to the world average of $3.51.
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 live cattle imports (HS 0102): 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 0102: Bovine animals; live.
Common questions
What is the value of live cattle imported by Libya?
Libya imported live cattle worth $50.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 150 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply live cattle to Libya?
Spain was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($18.1 million), followed by France (17%) and Romania (14%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 625% on the year.
What is the average import price of live cattle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.27 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $3.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of live cattle to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $133.6 million in 2017 to $50.1 million in 2024, a fall of 62%. The peak was 2019 at $202.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $100.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for live cattle?
The HS code for live cattle is heading 0102. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 0102.29 (76% of the value) and 0102.21 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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