Seeds for sowing imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported seeds for sowing worth $13.4 million (949 tonnes). Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $19.0 million.
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 | $13.4M | 949 t |
| 2023 | $19.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $16.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $14.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $14.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $11.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 762 t |
| 2017 | $11.5M | 1.0K t |
Where Libya imports seeds for sowing from
Most of the value came from United States (35%), Netherlands (32%), Turkey (9%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.7M | 35% |
| Netherlands | $4.2M | 32% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 9.5% |
| Egypt | $770K | 5.7% |
| Italy | $752K | 5.6% |
| France | $747K | 5.6% |
| Spain | $410K | 3.1% |
| Australia | $203K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $107K | 0.8% |
| China | $93K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 1209
| 1209.91 | Vegetable seeds | 63% |
| 1209.21 | Alfalfa seeds | 34% |
| 1209.22 | Clover seeds | 1% |
| 1209.99 | Seeds (other species) | 1% |
| 1209.29 | Forage crop seeds (other) | 0.9% |
| 1209.25 | Ryegrass seeds | 0.3% |
| 1209.30 | Flower seeds | 0% |
| 1209.23 | Fescue seeds | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.15 per kg, 51% above the world average of $9.38. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya seeds for sowing imports (HS 1209): 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 1209: Seeds, fruit and spores; of a kind used for sowing.
Common questions
What is the value of seeds for sowing imported by Libya?
Libya imported seeds for sowing worth $13.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 949 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply seeds for sowing to Libya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by the Netherlands (32%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average import price of seeds for sowing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.15 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $9.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of seeds for sowing to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.5 million in 2017 to $13.4 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2023 at $19.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for seeds for sowing?
The HS code for seeds for sowing is heading 1209. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 1209.91 (63% of the value) and 1209.21 (34%).
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