Smoking tobacco imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of smoking tobacco by Libya reached $2.2 million in 2024 (126 tonnes). That is 53% more than in 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 | $2.2M | 126 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 95 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 123 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 85 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 109 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 94 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 90 t |
| 2017 | $136K | 6 t |
Where Libya imports smoking tobacco from
The largest suppliers were Denmark (29%), Netherlands (25%), Egypt (20%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+449% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $628K | 29% |
| Netherlands | $534K | 25% |
| Egypt | $426K | 20% |
| Turkey | $365K | 17% |
| United States | $181K | 8.4% |
| Hungary | $31K | 1.4% |
| Greece | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.25 per kg, 25% above the world average of $13.85. 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 smoking tobacco imports (HS 2403.19): 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 2403.19: Tobacco: smoking, other than water pipe tobacco, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion.
Common questions
What is the value of smoking tobacco imported by Libya?
Libya imported smoking tobacco worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 126 tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply smoking tobacco to Libya?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($628 thousand), followed by the Netherlands (25%) and Egypt (20%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 449% on the year.
What is the average import price of smoking tobacco per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.25 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $13.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of smoking tobacco to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $136 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for smoking tobacco?
The HS code for smoking tobacco is subheading 2403.19. It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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