Live fish exports from Libya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Libya exported live fish worth $11.2 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 68% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $35.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $34.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $35.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $20.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $30.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $18.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $21.2M | 1.6K t |
Where Libya exports live fish to
Malta alone took 72% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malta | $8.0M | 72% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 20% |
| Croatia | $892K | 8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.77 per kg, 45% below the world average of $8.63, 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 live fish exports (HS 0301): 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 0301: Fish; live.
Common questions
What is the value of live fish exported by Libya?
Libya exported live fish worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 153 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 68% on 2023.
Which countries buy live fish from Libya?
Malta was the largest buyer with 72% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by Turkey (20%) and Croatia (8%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of live fish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.77 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $8.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of live fish from Libya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $21.2 million in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2022 at $35.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for live fish?
The HS code for live fish is heading 0301. In Libya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 0301.94. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0301 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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