Salt exports from Libya: data, top buyers and prices
Libya exported $2.8 million of salt in 2024 (30.4 thousand tonnes). That is 90% more than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 250% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.8M | 30.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 42.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 47.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 27.1K t |
| 2018 | $2K | 10 t |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.09 per kg, 50% above the world average of $0.06. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Salt imports to Libya
Imports of salt by Libya reached $1.9 million in 2024 (961 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Tunisia accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+303% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya salt exports (HS 2501): 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 2501: Salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution; sea water.
Common questions
What is the value of salt exported by Libya?
Libya exported salt worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 90% on 2023.
Which countries buy salt from Libya?
Nigeria was the largest buyer with 68% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by France (32%) and Spain (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of salt per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.09 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $0.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of salt from Libya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2 thousand in 2018 to $2.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 5 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
Does Libya also import salt?
Yes. Libya imported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Tunisia, Germany and Egypt. On balance Libya is a net exporter of this product, by about $841 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for salt?
The HS code for salt is heading 2501. In Libya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2501.00. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2501 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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