Spice seeds imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $6.6 million of spice seeds in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 52% 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 | $6.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 814 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $476K | 329 t |
| 2017 | $351K | 213 t |
Where Libya imports spice seeds from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
Product types under HS 0909
| 0909.61 | Anise and caraway seeds | 64% |
| 0909.31 | Cumin seeds | 28% |
| 0909.21 | Coriander seeds | 6.9% |
| 0909.32 | Ground cumin | 1% |
| 0909.62 | Spices: seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel: juniper berries, crushed or ground | 0% |
| 0909.22 | Ground coriander | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0909.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.21 per kg, 30% above the world average of $2.46. 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 spice seeds imports (HS 0909): 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 0909: Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin, caraway or juniper.
Common questions
What is the value of spice seeds imported by Libya?
Libya imported spice seeds worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply spice seeds to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by India (33%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 479% on the year.
What is the average import price of spice seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.21 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $2.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of spice seeds to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $350 thousand in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for spice seeds?
The HS code for spice seeds is heading 0909. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 0909.61 (64% of the value) and 0909.31 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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