Peanuts imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $10.1 million of peanuts in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $10.1M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 2.6K t |
Where Libya imports peanuts from
China alone supplied 64% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.5M | 64% |
| Egypt | $2.6M | 26% |
| India | $742K | 7.3% |
| Turkey | $208K | 2.1% |
| Madagascar | $64K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1202
| 1202.42 | Ground-nuts: other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, shelled, whether or not broken, | 90% |
| 1202.41 | Unshelled raw peanuts | 10% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.52 per kg, close to the world average of $1.29.
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 peanuts imports (HS 1202): 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 1202: Ground-nuts; not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken.
Common questions
What is the value of peanuts imported by Libya?
Libya imported peanuts worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply peanuts to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Egypt (26%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of peanuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.52 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $1.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of peanuts to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, an increase of 259%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for peanuts?
The HS code for peanuts is heading 1202. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 1202.42 (90% of the value) and 1202.41 (10%).
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