Live plants imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of live plants by Libya reached $3.0 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.8 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 | $3.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $793K | 560 t |
| 2018 | $547K | 604 t |
| 2017 | $619K | 346 t |
Where Libya imports live plants from
Most of the value came from Spain (23%), China (21%), Morocco (21%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+286% on the year before).
Product types under HS 0602
| 0602.90 | Plants, live: n.e.c. in heading no. 0602 | 71% |
| 0602.20 | Fruit tree saplings | 24% |
| 0602.40 | Rose plants | 4.8% |
| 0602.30 | Rhododendrons and azaleas | 0.1% |
| 0602.10 | Plant cuttings | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0602.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.79 per kg, 29% below the world average of $2.53, 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.
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The shipment records behind Libya live plants imports (HS 0602): 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 0602: Plants, live; n.e.c. in heading no. 0601, (including their roots) cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn.
Common questions
What is the value of live plants imported by Libya?
Libya imported live plants worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply live plants to Libya?
Spain was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($691 thousand), followed by China (21%) and Morocco (21%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 286% on the year.
What is the average import price of live plants per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.79 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $2.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of live plants to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $619 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 390%. The peak was 2023 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for live plants?
The HS code for live plants is heading 0602. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 0602.90 (71% of the value) and 0602.20 (24%).
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