Tomato sauce imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tomato sauce by Libya reached $9.7 million in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 68% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $12.2 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 | $9.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $12.2M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $253K | 250 t |
Where Libya imports tomato sauce from
Egypt alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+942% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $7.6M | 79% |
| Netherlands | $828K | 8.6% |
| Spain | $391K | 4.1% |
| Tunisia | $329K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $231K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $102K | 1.1% |
| Lebanon | $94K | 1% |
| Italy | $59K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $27K | 0.3% |
| Malta | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.74 per kg, close to the world average of $1.74.
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 tomato sauce imports (HS 2103.20): 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 2103.20: Sauces: tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces.
Common questions
What is the value of tomato sauce imported by Libya?
Libya imported tomato sauce worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply tomato sauce to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (9%) and Spain (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 942% on the year.
What is the average import price of tomato sauce per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.74 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tomato sauce to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $253 thousand in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $12.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for tomato sauce?
The HS code for tomato sauce is subheading 2103.20. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2103 page.
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