Melons and papayas imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $4.9 million of melons and papayas in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). That is 1673% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 128% 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 | $4.9M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $277K | 829 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 12.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 9.3K t |
| 2020 | $274K | 758 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $15K | 20 t |
Where Libya imports melons and papayas from
One supplier dominates: Tunisia accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 0807
| 0807.11 | Watermelons | 99% |
| 0807.19 | Melons (other varieties) | 1.1% |
| 0807.20 | Papayas | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0807.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.80 per kg, close to the world average of $0.69.
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 melons and papayas imports (HS 0807): 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 0807: Melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas); fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of melons and papayas imported by Libya?
Libya imported melons and papayas worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply melons and papayas to Libya?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Egypt (3%) and Malta (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of melons and papayas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.80 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $0.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of melons and papayas to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15 thousand in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for melons and papayas?
The HS code for melons and papayas is heading 0807. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 0807.11 (99% of the value) and 0807.19 (1%).
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