Other oil seeds imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $7.1 million of other oil seeds in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.0 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 | $7.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 811 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 728 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 417 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 414 t |
Where Libya imports other oil seeds from
The largest suppliers were India (39%), Netherlands (28%), Egypt (23%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.8M | 39% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 28% |
| Egypt | $1.6M | 23% |
| Turkey | $453K | 6.4% |
| United States | $156K | 2.2% |
| Ukraine | $48K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $42K | 0.6% |
| Denmark | $4K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $3K | 0% |
| Poland | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1207
| 1207.40 | Sesame seeds | 51% |
| 1207.70 | Melon seeds | 33% |
| 1207.60 | Safflower seeds | 12% |
| 1207.99 | Oil seeds (other species) | 3.7% |
| 1207.30 | Oil seeds: castor oil seeds, whether or not broken | 0% |
| 1207.91 | Poppy seeds | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.44 per kg, 77% above the world average of $1.38. 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.
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The shipment records behind Libya other oil seeds imports (HS 1207): 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 1207: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, n.e.c. in chapter 12; whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of other oil seeds imported by Libya?
Libya imported other oil seeds worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply other oil seeds to Libya?
India was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by the Netherlands (28%) and Egypt (23%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 189% on the year.
What is the average import price of other oil seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.44 per kg in 2024, 77% above the world average of $1.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of other oil seeds to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, an increase of 358%. The peak was 2022 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for other oil seeds?
The HS code for other oil seeds is heading 1207. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 1207.40 (51% of the value) and 1207.70 (33%).
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