Sugar confectionery imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sugar confectionery by Libya reached $42.7 million in 2024 (11.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $42.7M | 11.6K t |
| 2023 | $50.3M | 15.4K t |
| 2022 | $37.1M | 12.4K t |
| 2021 | $30.4M | 11.6K t |
| 2020 | $19.7M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $33.2M | 12.1K t |
| 2018 | $19.1M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 3.0K t |
Where Libya imports sugar confectionery from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (37%), Tunisia (20%), Egypt (15%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $15.9M | 37% |
| Tunisia | $8.4M | 20% |
| Egypt | $6.5M | 15% |
| Ukraine | $1.8M | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 4% |
| China | $1.2M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 2.7% |
| Poland | $815K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $654K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $602K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 1704
| 1704.90 | Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa | 76% |
| 1704.10 | Chewing gum | 24% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.68 per kg, close to the world average of $3.85.
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 sugar confectionery imports (HS 1704): 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 1704: Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar confectionery imported by Libya?
Libya imported sugar confectionery worth $42.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar confectionery to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($15.9 million), followed by Tunisia (20%) and Egypt (15%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 124% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar confectionery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.68 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sugar confectionery to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $42.7 million in 2024, an increase of 411%. The peak was 2023 at $50.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar confectionery?
The HS code for sugar confectionery is heading 1704. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 1704.90 (76% of the value) and 1704.10 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Libya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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