Medicament imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported medicament worth $2.6 million (87 tonnes). That is 80% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $18.2 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 | $2.6M | 87 t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 321 t |
| 2022 | $13.1M | 336 t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 463 t |
| 2020 | $14.4M | 665 t |
| 2019 | $18.2M | 683 t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 773 t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 839 t |
Where Libya imports medicament from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (39%), Malta (21%), Tunisia (16%). Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+174% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 39% |
| Malta | $539K | 21% |
| Tunisia | $408K | 16% |
| South Korea | $247K | 9.6% |
| Egypt | $168K | 6.5% |
| Spain | $60K | 2.3% |
| Pakistan | $59K | 2.3% |
| India | $34K | 1.3% |
| China | $27K | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $13K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 3003
| 3003.90 | Other medicaments (bulk) | 39% |
| 3003.10 | Penicillin and streptomycin medicaments (bulk) | 31% |
| 3003.20 | Antibiotic medicaments (bulk) | 24% |
| 3003.60 | Medicaments: containing antimalarial active principles described in subheading note 2 to this chapter, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not… | 3.6% |
| 3003.39 | Hormone medicaments (bulk) | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3003.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.63 per kg, 59% below the world average of $72.93, 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 medicament imports (HS 3003): 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 3003: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) of two or more constituents mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic use not in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of medicament imported by Libya?
Libya imported medicament worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 87 tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply medicament to Libya?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Malta (21%) and Tunisia (16%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 174% on the year.
What is the average import price of medicament per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.63 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $72.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of medicament to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 68%. The peak was 2019 at $18.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for medicament?
The HS code for medicament is heading 3003. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 3003.90 (39% of the value) and 3003.10 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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