Pesticide imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $22.2 million of pesticide in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $30.2 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 | $22.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $23.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $21.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $26.0M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $30.2M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $29.1M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 1.4K t |
Where Libya imports pesticide from
Most of the value came from China (30%), Spain (17%), Turkey (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+410% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.7M | 30% |
| Spain | $3.9M | 18% |
| Turkey | $2.3M | 10% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 10% |
| Egypt | $1.6M | 7.2% |
| Tunisia | $1.1M | 5% |
| India | $1.0M | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $772K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $621K | 2.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $497K | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 3808
| 3808.91 | Insecticide | 47% |
| 3808.94 | Disinfectant | 19% |
| 3808.92 | Fungicide | 17% |
| 3808.93 | Herbicide | 9.2% |
| 3808.99 | Rodenticide | 7% |
| 3808.62 | Bulk insecticide | 0.4% |
| 3808.69 | Industrial insecticide | 0.1% |
| 3808.59 | Pesticide formulation | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3808.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.94 per kg, close to the world average of $5.89.
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 pesticide imports (HS 3808): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products, plant growth regulators, disinfectants and the like, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Common questions
What is the value of pesticide imported by Libya?
Libya imported pesticide worth $22.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply pesticide to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by Spain (17%) and Turkey (10%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 410% on the year.
What is the average import price of pesticide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.94 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $5.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pesticide to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $22.2 million in 2024, an increase of 231%. The peak was 2020 at $30.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for pesticide?
The HS code for pesticide is heading 3808. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 3808.91 (47% of the value) and 3808.94 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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