Minor cereals imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported minor cereals worth $2.9 million (6.4 thousand tonnes). That is 35% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.5 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 | $2.9M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 10.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 11.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 12.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 6.8K t |
Product types under HS 1008
| 1008.29 | Millet grain | 80% |
| 1008.30 | Canary seed | 14% |
| 1008.21 | Cereals: millet, seed | 4.9% |
| 1008.90 | Cereals (other varieties) | 0.8% |
| 1008.50 | Quinoa | 0.4% |
| 1008.10 | Buckwheat | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1008.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.46 per kg, close to the world average of $0.53.
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 minor cereals imports (HS 1008): 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 1008: Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals.
Common questions
What is the value of minor cereals imported by Libya?
Libya imported minor cereals worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply minor cereals to Libya?
India was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Egypt (23%) and Turkey (15%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of minor cereals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.46 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $0.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of minor cereals to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2019 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for minor cereals?
The HS code for minor cereals is heading 1008. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 1008.29 (80% of the value) and 1008.30 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Libya, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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