Milk fat imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $30.7 million of milk fat in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 45% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $30.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $21.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $20.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $19.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $13.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 498 t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 1.8K t |
Where Libya imports milk fat from
New Zealand alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $25.2M | 82% |
| Egypt | $3.1M | 10% |
| France | $1.7M | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $424K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $151K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.36 per kg, close to the world average of $6.89.
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 milk fat imports (HS 0405.90): 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 0405.90: Dairy produce: fats and oils derived from milk (other than butter or dairy spreads).
Common questions
What is the value of milk fat imported by Libya?
Libya imported milk fat worth $30.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 200 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply milk fat to Libya?
New Zealand was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($25.2 million), followed by Egypt (10%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 146% on the year.
What is the average import price of milk fat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.36 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $6.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of milk fat to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $30.7 million in 2024, an increase of 219%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for milk fat?
The HS code for milk fat is subheading 0405.90. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0405 page.
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