Maize imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported maize worth $144.3 million (801.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 74% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% 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 | $144.3M | 801.4K t |
| 2023 | $83.1M | 441.3K t |
| 2022 | $171.7M | 667.3K t |
| 2021 | $152.1M | 605.5K t |
| 2020 | $138.4M | 769.3K t |
| 2019 | $98.1M | 618.7K t |
| 2018 | $41.6M | 222.8K t |
| 2017 | $15.2M | 90.7K t |
Where Libya imports maize from
Ukraine alone supplied 97% of it. Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1005
| 1005.90 | Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed | 100% |
| 1005.10 | Corn seed | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.18 per kg, 25% below the world average of $0.24, 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 maize imports (HS 1005): 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 1005: Maize (corn).
Common questions
What is the value of maize imported by Libya?
Libya imported maize worth $144.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 801.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply maize to Libya?
Ukraine was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($139.3 million), followed by Romania (3%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of maize per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.18 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $0.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of maize to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.2 million in 2017 to $144.3 million in 2024, an increase of 848%. The peak was 2022 at $171.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $105.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for maize?
The HS code for maize is heading 1005. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 1005.90 (100% of the value) and 1005.10 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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