Sesame seeds imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sesame seeds by Libya reached $3.6 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $3.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 759 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 708 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $566K | 345 t |
| 2017 | $442K | 323 t |
Where Libya imports sesame seeds from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.14 per kg, 20% above the world average of $1.78. 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 sesame seeds imports (HS 1207.40): 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 1207.40: Oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of sesame seeds imported by Libya?
Libya imported sesame seeds worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply sesame seeds to Libya?
India was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Egypt (15%) and Turkey (10%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 470% on the year.
What is the average import price of sesame seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.14 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $1.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sesame seeds to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $442 thousand in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 717%. The peak was 2022 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sesame seeds?
The HS code for sesame seeds is subheading 1207.40. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1207 page.
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