Prepared nuts imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared nuts by Libya reached $7.2 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $7.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 792 t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 363 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 548 t |
Where Libya imports prepared nuts from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+154% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $3.7M | 51% |
| Lebanon | $1.6M | 22% |
| China | $888K | 12% |
| Italy | $559K | 7.8% |
| Belgium | $275K | 3.8% |
| Spain | $89K | 1.2% |
| United States | $56K | 0.8% |
| Bulgaria | $49K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $21K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.51 per kg, close to the world average of $5.69.
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 nuts imports (HS 2008.19): 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 2008.19: Nuts and other seeds: whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit (excluding ground-nuts except in mixtures).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared nuts imported by Libya?
Libya imported prepared nuts worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared nuts to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Lebanon (22%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 165% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared nuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.51 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $5.69 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 nuts to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 315%. The peak was 2022 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared nuts?
The HS code for prepared nuts is subheading 2008.19. It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2008 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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