Processed cheese imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of processed cheese by Libya reached $58.7 million in 2024 (11.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $58.7M | 11.5K t |
| 2023 | $62.6M | 12.9K t |
| 2022 | $54.9M | 12.2K t |
| 2021 | $41.1M | 10.4K t |
| 2020 | $30.4M | 8.0K t |
| 2019 | $60.0M | 14.4K t |
| 2018 | $28.0M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $13.4M | 3.7K t |
Where Libya imports processed cheese from
The largest suppliers were Austria (30%), Poland (26%), Egypt (22%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+290% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $17.7M | 30% |
| Poland | $15.0M | 26% |
| Egypt | $12.8M | 22% |
| Bahrain | $6.6M | 11% |
| Tunisia | $1.6M | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 2% |
| Ireland | $1.1M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $914K | 1.6% |
| Hungary | $801K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $712K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.10 per kg, close to the world average of $5.16.
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 processed cheese imports (HS 0406.30): 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 0406.30: Dairy produce: cheese, processed (not grated or powdered).
Common questions
What is the value of processed cheese imported by Libya?
Libya imported processed cheese worth $58.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply processed cheese to Libya?
Austria was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($17.7 million), followed by Poland (26%) and Egypt (22%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 290% on the year.
What is the average import price of processed cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.10 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of processed cheese to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.4 million in 2017 to $58.7 million in 2024, an increase of 339%. The peak was 2023 at $62.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for processed cheese?
The HS code for processed cheese is subheading 0406.30. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
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