Pet food imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $7.9 million of pet food in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% 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 | $7.9M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 742 t |
| 2018 | $739K | 542 t |
| 2017 | $445K | 384 t |
Where Libya imports pet food from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (44%), France (16%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+478% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $3.5M | 44% |
| France | $1.3M | 16% |
| Italy | $918K | 12% |
| Thailand | $347K | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $256K | 3.2% |
| Brazil | $255K | 3.2% |
| Malta | $252K | 3.2% |
| Ukraine | $238K | 3% |
| Poland | $195K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $171K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.52 per kg, 40% below the world average of $2.55, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya pet food imports (HS 2309.10): 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 2309.10: Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of pet food imported by Libya?
Libya imported pet food worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply pet food to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by France (16%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 478% on the year.
What is the average import price of pet food per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.52 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $2.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pet food to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $445 thousand in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pet food?
The HS code for pet food is subheading 2309.10. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2309 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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