Prepared fruit imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $20.1 million of prepared fruit in 2024 (8.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $20.1M | 8.6K t |
| 2023 | $22.9M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $22.2M | 8.6K t |
| 2021 | $15.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $16.1M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 3.2K t |
Where Libya imports prepared fruit from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (24%), China (17%), Egypt (16%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+500% on the year before).
Product types under HS 2008
| 2008.19 | Prepared nuts | 36% |
| 2008.99 | Prepared fruit (other) | 28% |
| 2008.11 | Prepared peanuts | 18% |
| 2008.70 | Prepared peaches | 7.3% |
| 2008.80 | Prepared strawberries | 3.5% |
| 2008.97 | Fruit and nut mixtures | 3.2% |
| 2008.20 | Prepared pineapple | 2.1% |
| 2008.60 | Prepared cherries | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2008.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.34 per kg, 21% below the world average of $2.95, 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 prepared fruit imports (HS 2008): 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 2008: Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c., whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared fruit imported by Libya?
Libya imported prepared fruit worth $20.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared fruit to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by China (17%) and Egypt (16%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 500% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared fruit per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.34 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $2.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared fruit to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $20.1 million in 2024, an increase of 261%. The peak was 2023 at $22.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared fruit?
The HS code for prepared fruit is heading 2008. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 2008.19 (36% of the value) and 2008.99 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Libya, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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