Prepared meat imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared meat by Libya reached $2.2 million in 2024 (949 tonnes). That is 36% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.4 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 | $2.2M | 949 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 944 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 610 t |
| 2018 | $824K | 459 t |
| 2017 | $145K | 84 t |
Where Libya imports prepared meat from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1602
| 1602.32 | Prepared chicken meat | 76% |
| 1602.50 | Prepared beef | 14% |
| 1602.39 | Prepared poultry meat (other) | 6% |
| 1602.31 | Prepared turkey meat | 3.6% |
| 1602.10 | Homogenised meat preparations | 1.1% |
| 1602.90 | Prepared meat (other species) | 0.1% |
| 1602.49 | Prepared pork products (other) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1602.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.29 per kg, 53% below the world average of $4.90, 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 meat imports (HS 1602): 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 1602: Prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or insects.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared meat imported by Libya?
Libya imported prepared meat worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 949 tonnes. That ranks it 150th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared meat to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Egypt (13%) and Brazil (10%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 85% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared meat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.29 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $4.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of prepared meat to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $145 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared meat?
The HS code for prepared meat is heading 1602. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 1602.32 (76% of the value) and 1602.50 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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