Refined petroleum products imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $3.98 billion of refined petroleum products in 2024 (5.15 million tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.28 billion.
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 | $3.98B | 5.15M t |
| 2023 | $4.61B | 5.46M t |
| 2022 | $5.28B | 5.29M t |
| 2021 | $2.54B | 3.99M t |
| 2020 | $1.69B | 4.24M t |
| 2019 | $1.92B | 3.21M t |
| 2018 | $2.17B | 3.22M t |
| 2017 | $1.62B | 2.97M t |
Where Libya imports refined petroleum products from
The largest suppliers were Italy (33%), Greece (26%), Cyprus (18%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.33B | 34% |
| Greece | $1.05B | 26% |
| Cyprus | $714.8M | 18% |
| Belgium | $358.7M | 9% |
| Turkey | $168.4M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $152.1M | 3.8% |
| France | $45.5M | 1.1% |
| Germany | $28.6M | 0.7% |
| Romania | $26.1M | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | $24.0M | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, close to the world average of $0.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refined petroleum products exports from Libya
In 2024, Libya exported refined petroleum products worth $776.4 million (1.09 million tonnes). Most of it went to Spain (13%), Turkey (13%), France (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+990% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $103.3M | 13% |
| Turkey | $103.2M | 13% |
| France | $100.8M | 13% |
| Greece | $92.2M | 12% |
| Italy | $82.9M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $72.1M | 9.3% |
| Lebanon | $53.4M | 6.9% |
| Cyprus | $52.8M | 6.8% |
| Belgium | $30.7M | 4% |
| Slovenia | $27.3M | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya refined petroleum products imports (HS 2710): 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 2710: Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude; preparations n.e.c, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals; these being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils.
Common questions
What is the value of refined petroleum products imported by Libya?
Libya imported refined petroleum products worth $3.98 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.15 million tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined petroleum products to Libya?
Italy was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($1.33 billion), followed by Greece (26%) and Cyprus (18%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined petroleum products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.74 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refined petroleum products to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.62 billion in 2017 to $3.98 billion in 2024, an increase of 145%. The peak was 2022 at $5.28 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.98 billion a year.
Does Libya also export refined petroleum products?
Yes. Libya exported $776.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Turkey and France. On balance Libya is a net importer of this product, by about $3.20 billion a year.
What is the HS code for refined petroleum products?
The HS code for refined petroleum products is heading 2710. In Libya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2710.00. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2710 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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