Pepper and chili imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pepper and chili by Libya reached $13.8 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $17.5 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 | $13.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $17.5M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $16.7M | 10.8K t |
| 2021 | $17.0M | 10.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 6.6K t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $13.9M | 10.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 683 t |
Where Libya imports pepper and chili from
Tunisia alone supplied 61% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $8.5M | 62% |
| India | $3.2M | 23% |
| China | $1.1M | 7.7% |
| Brazil | $587K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $367K | 2.7% |
| Egypt | $57K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $28K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $13K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $3K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0904
| 0904.22 | Ground chili powder | 91% |
| 0904.11 | Peppercorns | 6.3% |
| 0904.12 | Ground black pepper | 1.6% |
| 0904.21 | Dried chili peppers | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.09 per kg, close to the world average of $3.56.
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 pepper and chili imports (HS 0904): 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 0904: Pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta.
Common questions
What is the value of pepper and chili imported by Libya?
Libya imported pepper and chili worth $13.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply pepper and chili to Libya?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by India (23%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of pepper and chili per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.09 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $3.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pepper and chili to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $13.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $17.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for pepper and chili?
The HS code for pepper and chili is heading 0904. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 0904.22 (90% of the value) and 0904.11 (6%).
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