Packaged medicines imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of packaged medicines by Libya reached $298.6 million in 2024 (12.1 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $298.6M | 12.1K t |
| 2023 | $292.2M | 15.0K t |
| 2022 | $277.0M | 17.6K t |
| 2021 | $267.6M | 16.1K t |
| 2020 | $225.4M | 13.1K t |
| 2019 | $267.8M | 15.4K t |
| 2018 | $327.3M | 17.1K t |
| 2017 | $165.5M | 9.4K t |
Where Libya imports packaged medicines from
The largest suppliers were Germany (21%), Italy (11%), Tunisia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $63.0M | 21% |
| Italy | $31.7M | 11% |
| Tunisia | $30.0M | 10% |
| Switzerland | $21.4M | 7.2% |
| Egypt | $19.2M | 6.4% |
| France | $15.8M | 5.3% |
| Belgium | $14.9M | 5% |
| Turkey | $14.2M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $12.8M | 4.3% |
| India | $12.2M | 4.1% |
Product types under HS 3004
| 3004.90 | Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | 80% |
| 3004.20 | Antibiotic medicines (packaged) | 9.3% |
| 3004.39 | Hormone medicines (packaged) | 3.8% |
| 3004.50 | Vitamin medicines (packaged) | 3% |
| 3004.10 | Penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) | 1.5% |
| 3004.31 | Insulin medicines (packaged) | 1.5% |
| 3004.49 | Alkaloid medicines (packaged) | 0.9% |
| 3004.32 | Corticosteroid medicines (packaged) | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.70 per kg, 69% below the world average of $80.84, 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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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 3004: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic use, put up in measured doses (incl. those in the form of transdermal admin. systems) or packed for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of packaged medicines imported by Libya?
Libya imported packaged medicines worth $298.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply packaged medicines to Libya?
Germany was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($63.0 million), followed by Italy (11%) and Tunisia (10%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 114% on the year.
What is the average import price of packaged medicines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.70 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $80.84 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of packaged medicines to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $165.5 million in 2017 to $298.6 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2018 at $327.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $265.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaged medicines?
The HS code for packaged medicines is heading 3004. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 3004.90 (79% of the value) and 3004.20 (9%).
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