Other vegetable oils imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported other vegetable oils worth $73.1 million (53.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $120.2 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 | $73.1M | 53.3K t |
| 2023 | $90.9M | 52.8K t |
| 2022 | $115.9M | 55.2K t |
| 2021 | $101.7M | 59.3K t |
| 2020 | $65.7M | 51.0K t |
| 2019 | $77.3M | 69.3K t |
| 2018 | $120.2M | 95.3K t |
| 2017 | $73.1M | 48.8K t |
Where Libya imports other vegetable oils from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+388% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $50.2M | 69% |
| Tunisia | $10.3M | 14% |
| Brazil | $6.2M | 8.5% |
| United States | $5.3M | 7.2% |
| Egypt | $1.0M | 1.4% |
| Italy | $19K | 0% |
| Morocco | $4K | 0% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0% |
| Malta | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1515
| 1515.29 | Refined corn oil | 100% |
| 1515.90 | Fixed oils (other species) | 0.3% |
| 1515.19 | Refined linseed oil | 0% |
| 1515.11 | Crude linseed oil | 0% |
| 1515.50 | Sesame oil | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1515.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.37 per kg, 35% below the world average of $2.12, 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.
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The shipment records behind Libya other vegetable oils imports (HS 1515): 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 1515: Fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils n.e.c. in chapter 15 (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of other vegetable oils imported by Libya?
Libya imported other vegetable oils worth $73.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 53.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply other vegetable oils to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($50.2 million), followed by Tunisia (14%) and Brazil (9%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 388% on the year.
What is the average import price of other vegetable oils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $2.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of other vegetable oils to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $73.1 million in 2017 to $73.1 million in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2018 at $120.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $89.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for other vegetable oils?
The HS code for other vegetable oils is heading 1515. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 1515.29 (100% of the value) and 1515.90 (0%).
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