Molluscs imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported molluscs worth $3.1 million (977 tonnes). That is 140% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $3.1M | 977 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 422 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 853 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 488 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 454 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 878 t |
| 2018 | $685K | 189 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 274 t |
Where Libya imports molluscs from
China alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+569% on the year before).
Product types under HS 0307
| 0307.43 | Frozen squid and cuttlefish | 96% |
| 0307.32 | Frozen mussels | 3.9% |
| 0307.21 | Fresh scallops | 0.3% |
| 0307.42 | Fresh squid and cuttlefish | 0.2% |
| 0307.52 | Frozen octopus | 0.1% |
| 0307.49 | Dried squid and cuttlefish | 0% |
| 0307.99 | Dried molluscs (other) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0307.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.20 per kg, 37% below the world average of $5.09, 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 molluscs imports (HS 0307): 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 0307: Molluscs; whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process.
Common questions
What is the value of molluscs imported by Libya?
Libya imported molluscs worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 977 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 140% on 2023.
Which countries supply molluscs to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Spain (9%) and the Netherlands (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 569% on the year.
What is the average import price of molluscs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.20 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $5.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of molluscs to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 187%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for molluscs?
The HS code for molluscs is heading 0307. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 0307.43 (96% of the value) and 0307.32 (4%).
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