Margarine (solid) imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported margarine (solid) worth $17.7 million (9.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 23% on 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 | $17.7M | 9.8K t |
| 2023 | $14.4M | 22.5K t |
| 2022 | $15.2M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 8.1K t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 1.6K t |
Where Libya imports margarine (solid) from
One supplier dominates: Tunisia accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.81 per kg, close to the world average of $1.76.
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 margarine (solid) imports (HS 1517.10): 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 1517.10: Margarine: excluding liquid margarine.
Common questions
What is the value of margarine (solid) imported by Libya?
Libya imported margarine (solid) worth $17.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply margarine (solid) to Libya?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($12.7 million), followed by Egypt (20%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average import price of margarine (solid) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.81 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of margarine (solid) to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $17.7 million in 2024, an increase of 802%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for margarine (solid)?
The HS code for margarine (solid) is subheading 1517.10. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1517 page.
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