Palm oil imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported palm oil worth $3.7 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 54% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.9 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 | $3.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 807 t |
| 2020 | $440K | 463 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 993 t |
| 2018 | $344K | 487 t |
| 2017 | $181K | 240 t |
Product types under HS 1511
| 1511.90 | Refined palm oil | 98% |
| 1511.10 | Crude palm oil | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1511.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, close to the world average of $1.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya palm oil imports (HS 1511): 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 1511: Palm oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of palm oil imported by Libya?
Libya imported palm oil worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 138th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply palm oil to Libya?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Egypt (34%) and Indonesia (25%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of palm oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $1.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of palm oil to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $181 thousand in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for palm oil?
The HS code for palm oil is heading 1511. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 1511.90 (98% of the value) and 1511.10 (2%).
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