Olive oil exports from Libya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of olive oil by Libya reached $5.2 million in 2024 (882 tonnes). Value rose 280% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 86% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.2M | 882 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 255 t |
| 2022 | $174K | 91 t |
| 2021 | $268K | 223 t |
| 2020 | $270K | 189 t |
| 2019 | $400K | 265 t |
| 2018 | $87K | 21 t |
| 2017 | $68K | 21 t |
Where Libya exports olive oil to
Turkey alone took 100% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+509% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $5.2M | 100% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1509
| 1509.10 | Vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 89% |
| 1509.90 | Refined olive oil | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1509.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.90 per kg, 27% below the world average of $8.13, 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.
Olive oil imports to Libya
Libya imported $344 thousand of olive oil in 2024 (45 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Tunisia (44%), Turkey (35%), Spain (15%). Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya olive oil exports (HS 1509): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 1509: Olive oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of olive oil exported by Libya?
Libya exported olive oil worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 882 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 146 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 280% on 2023.
Which countries buy olive oil from Libya?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (0%) and Sweden (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 509% on the year.
What is the average export price of olive oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.90 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $8.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of olive oil from Libya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $68 thousand in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $979 thousand a year.
Does Libya also import olive oil?
Yes. Libya imported $344 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Tunisia, Turkey and Spain. On balance Libya is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for olive oil?
The HS code for olive oil is heading 1509. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 1509.10 (89% of the value) and 1509.90 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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