Poultry meat imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of poultry meat by Libya reached $218.8 million in 2024 (117.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $218.8M | 117.6K t |
| 2023 | $170.4M | 97.2K t |
| 2022 | $200.7M | 104.1K t |
| 2021 | $198.1M | 130.1K t |
| 2020 | $119.8M | 95.3K t |
| 2019 | $99.0M | 68.4K t |
| 2018 | $151.1M | 117.1K t |
| 2017 | $82.6M | 55.8K t |
Where Libya imports poultry meat from
One supplier dominates: Brazil accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $193.4M | 88% |
| United States | $11.0M | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $7.1M | 3.2% |
| China | $3.7M | 1.7% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 0.6% |
| Tunisia | $1.1M | 0.5% |
| France | $932K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $223K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $66K | 0% |
| Malta | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0207
| 0207.14 | Frozen chicken cuts and offal | 55% |
| 0207.12 | Frozen whole chickens | 45% |
| 0207.27 | Frozen turkey cuts and offal | 0.2% |
| 0207.26 | Fresh turkey cuts and offal | 0% |
| 0207.42 | Frozen whole ducks | 0% |
| 0207.13 | Fresh chicken cuts and offal | 0% |
| 0207.25 | Frozen whole turkeys | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.86 per kg, close to the world average of $2.08.
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 poultry meat imports (HS 0207): 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 0207: Meat and edible offal of poultry; of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. fowls of the species Gallus domesticus), fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of poultry meat imported by Libya?
Libya imported poultry meat worth $218.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 117.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 225 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply poultry meat to Libya?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($193.4 million), followed by the United States (5%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 322% on the year.
What is the average import price of poultry meat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.86 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $2.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of poultry meat to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $82.6 million in 2017 to $218.8 million in 2024, an increase of 165%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $155.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for poultry meat?
The HS code for poultry meat is heading 0207. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 0207.14 (55% of the value) and 0207.12 (45%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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