Nitrogen fertilizer imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nitrogen fertilizer by Libya reached $8.4 million in 2024 (18.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 55% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $8.4M | 18.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $443K | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $665K | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 14.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 9.3K t |
Where Libya imports nitrogen fertilizer from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+869% on the year before).
Product types under HS 3102
| 3102.10 | Urea fertilizer | 82% |
| 3102.90 | Mixed nitrogen fertilizer | 12% |
| 3102.60 | Calcium and ammonium nitrate mixtures | 3.4% |
| 3102.30 | Ammonium nitrate fertilizer | 1.4% |
| 3102.21 | Ammonium sulphate fertilizer | 0.4% |
| 3102.80 | Urea and ammonium nitrate solution | 0.2% |
| 3102.50 | Sodium nitrate fertilizer | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.46 per kg, 44% above the world average of $0.32. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nitrogen fertilizer exports from Libya
Exports of nitrogen fertilizer by Libya reached $305 thousand in 2024 (760 tonnes). Sri Lanka alone took 95% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $289K | 95% |
| Poland | $16K | 5.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya nitrogen fertilizer imports (HS 3102): 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 3102: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, nitrogenous.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrogen fertilizer imported by Libya?
Libya imported nitrogen fertilizer worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 126th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply nitrogen fertilizer to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by Italy (11%) and Poland (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 869% on the year.
What is the average import price of nitrogen fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.46 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $0.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of nitrogen fertilizer to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 157%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does Libya also export nitrogen fertilizer?
Yes. Libya exported $305 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sri Lanka and Poland. On balance Libya is a net importer of this product, by about $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitrogen fertilizer?
The HS code for nitrogen fertilizer is heading 3102. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 3102.10 (82% of the value) and 3102.90 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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