Pure-bred breeding cattle imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pure-bred breeding cattle by Libya reached $12.0 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 222% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $12.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 458 t |
Where Libya imports pure-bred breeding cattle from
The largest suppliers were France (48%), Croatia (43%), Spain (7%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $5.8M | 48% |
| Croatia | $5.1M | 43% |
| Spain | $890K | 7.4% |
| Belgium | $209K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.61 per kg, close to the world average of $3.87.
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 pure-bred breeding cattle imports (HS 0102.21): 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 0102.21: Cattle: live, pure-bred breeding animals.
Common questions
What is the value of pure-bred breeding cattle imported by Libya?
Libya imported pure-bred breeding cattle worth $12.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 130 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 222% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure-bred breeding cattle to Libya?
France was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by Croatia (43%) and Spain (7%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure-bred breeding cattle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.61 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $3.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure-bred breeding cattle to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $12.0 million in 2024, an increase of 437%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure-bred breeding cattle?
The HS code for pure-bred breeding cattle is subheading 0102.21. It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0102 page.
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