Potatoes imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $11.0 million of potatoes in 2024 (14.9 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $14.5 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 | $11.0M | 14.9K t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 16.6K t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 17.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 11.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 15.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 18.6K t |
| 2018 | $14.5M | 19.2K t |
| 2017 | $11.2M | 22.4K t |
Where Libya imports potatoes from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (44%), France (35%), Denmark (14%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+339% on the year before).
Product types under HS 0701
| 0701.10 | Seed potatoes | 98% |
| 0701.90 | Vegetables: potatoes (other than seed), fresh or chilled | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.74 per kg, 85% above the world average of $0.40. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Potatoes exports from Libya
Exports of potatoes by Libya reached $376 thousand in 2024 (650 tonnes). Tunisia alone took 97% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $363K | 97% |
| Mauritania | $13K | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya potatoes imports (HS 0701): 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 0701: Potatoes; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of potatoes imported by Libya?
Libya imported potatoes worth $11.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply potatoes to Libya?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by France (35%) and Denmark (14%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 339% on the year.
What is the average import price of potatoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.74 per kg in 2024, 85% above the world average of $0.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of potatoes to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.2 million in 2017 to $11.0 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2018 at $14.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
Does Libya also export potatoes?
Yes. Libya exported $376 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia and Mauritania. On balance Libya is a net importer of this product, by about $10.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for potatoes?
The HS code for potatoes is heading 0701. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 0701.10 (98% of the value) and 0701.90 (2%).
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