Semi-skimmed milk imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of semi-skimmed milk by Libya reached $9.4 million in 2024 (11.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 41% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $62.5 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 | $9.4M | 11.0K t |
| 2023 | $15.8M | 16.8K t |
| 2022 | $21.5M | 27.7K t |
| 2021 | $31.8M | 45.6K t |
| 2020 | $36.6M | 58.0K t |
| 2019 | $42.2M | 73.7K t |
| 2018 | $62.5M | 92.4K t |
| 2017 | $46.1M | 67.1K t |
Where Libya imports semi-skimmed milk from
The largest suppliers were Italy (39%), Germany (21%), Poland (15%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, 33% above the world average of $0.64. 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 semi-skimmed milk imports (HS 0401.20): 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 0401.20: Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1% but not exceeding 6%.
Common questions
What is the value of semi-skimmed milk imported by Libya?
Libya imported semi-skimmed milk worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply semi-skimmed milk to Libya?
Italy was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Germany (21%) and Poland (15%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 9 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of semi-skimmed milk per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $0.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of semi-skimmed milk to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.1 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, a fall of 80%. The peak was 2018 at $62.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for semi-skimmed milk?
The HS code for semi-skimmed milk is subheading 0401.20. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0401 page.
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