Live horses imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported live horses worth $2.0 million (181 tonnes). That is 33% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $2.0M | 181 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 246 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 288 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 316 t |
| 2020 | $385K | 100 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 119 t |
| 2018 | $912K | 249 t |
| 2017 | $223K | 40 t |
Where Libya imports live horses from
Belgium alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+179% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.3M | 64% |
| United Kingdom | $222K | 11% |
| Tunisia | $219K | 11% |
| France | $138K | 6.8% |
| Spain | $121K | 5.9% |
| Egypt | $30K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 0101
| 0101.21 | Pure-bred breeding horses | 87% |
| 0101.29 | Live horses (other) | 6.8% |
| 0101.90 | Mules and hinnies: live | 6.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0101.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.26 per kg, 76% below the world average of $46.58, 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 horses imports (HS 0101): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 0101: Horses, asses, mules and hinnies; live.
Common questions
What is the value of live horses imported by Libya?
Libya imported live horses worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 181 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 155 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply live horses to Libya?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (11%) and Tunisia (11%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 179% on the year.
What is the average import price of live horses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.26 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $46.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of live horses to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $223 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 813%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for live horses?
The HS code for live horses is heading 0101. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 0101.21 (87% of the value) and 0101.29 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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