Tropical fruit exports from Libya: data, top buyers and prices
Libya exported $22.7 million of tropical fruit in 2024 (18.1 thousand tonnes). That is 100% more than in 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22.7M | 18.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 768 t |
Where Libya exports tropical fruit to
Morocco alone took 86% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.25 per kg, 26% below the world average of $1.68, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tropical fruit imports to Libya
Libya imported $5.6 million of tropical fruit in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Egypt (48%), Tunisia (17%), Turkey (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.7M | 48% |
| Tunisia | $959K | 17% |
| Turkey | $738K | 13% |
| Costa Rica | $665K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $250K | 4.4% |
| Lebanon | $210K | 3.7% |
| India | $123K | 2.2% |
| Greece | $8K | 0.1% |
| Malta | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya tropical fruit exports (HS 0804): 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 0804: Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens; fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of tropical fruit exported by Libya?
Libya exported tropical fruit worth $22.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 100% on 2023.
Which countries buy tropical fruit from Libya?
Morocco was the largest buyer with 86% of the value ($19.6 million), followed by Indonesia (6%) and Malaysia (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 383% on the year.
What is the average export price of tropical fruit per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.25 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $1.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of tropical fruit from Libya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $22.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
Does Libya also import tropical fruit?
Yes. Libya imported $5.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, Tunisia and Turkey. On balance Libya is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for tropical fruit?
The HS code for tropical fruit is heading 0804. In Libya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 0804.10. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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