Seaweeds and plant products imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported seaweeds and plant products worth $2.5 million (883 tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 49% 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 | $2.5M | 883 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 776 t |
| 2022 | $701K | 564 t |
| 2021 | $118K | 308 t |
| 2020 | $249K | 85 t |
| 2019 | $375K | 351 t |
| 2018 | $210K | 107 t |
| 2017 | $153K | 88 t |
Product types under HS 1212
| 1212.99 | Plant products (other) | 98% |
| 1212.93 | Sugar cane bagasse | 1.5% |
| 1212.29 | Industrial seaweed | 0.4% |
| 1212.21 | Edible seaweed | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1212.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.89 per kg, 325% above the world average of $0.68. 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.
Seaweeds and plant products exports from Libya
In 2024, Libya exported seaweeds and plant products worth $772 thousand (940 tonnes). Morocco alone took 85% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $657K | 85% |
| Tunisia | $113K | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya seaweeds and plant products imports (HS 1212): 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 1212: Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet, sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones, kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots) used primarily for human consumption, n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of seaweeds and plant products imported by Libya?
Libya imported seaweeds and plant products worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 883 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply seaweeds and plant products to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Turkey (8%) and Egypt (6%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 16% on the year.
What is the average import price of seaweeds and plant products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.89 per kg in 2024, 325% above the world average of $0.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of seaweeds and plant products to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $153 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $823 thousand a year.
Does Libya also export seaweeds and plant products?
Yes. Libya exported $772 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Tunisia and Saudi Arabia. On balance Libya is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for seaweeds and plant products?
The HS code for seaweeds and plant products is heading 1212. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 1212.99 (98% of the value) and 1212.93 (1%).
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