Unfilled chocolate bars imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $13.7 million of unfilled chocolate bars in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $29.8 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 | $13.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $15.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $20.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $19.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $14.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $29.8M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 940 t |
Where Libya imports unfilled chocolate bars from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (38%), Netherlands (16%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+161% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $5.2M | 38% |
| Netherlands | $2.1M | 16% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 8.2% |
| Bulgaria | $1.0M | 7.4% |
| Italy | $710K | 5.2% |
| Poland | $677K | 4.9% |
| Egypt | $570K | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $524K | 3.8% |
| Switzerland | $252K | 1.8% |
| Greece | $205K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.70 per kg, 23% below the world average of $7.39, 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.
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The shipment records behind Libya unfilled chocolate bars imports (HS 1806.32): 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 1806.32: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, (not filled), weighing 2kg or less.
Common questions
What is the value of unfilled chocolate bars imported by Libya?
Libya imported unfilled chocolate bars worth $13.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply unfilled chocolate bars to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (16%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average import price of unfilled chocolate bars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.70 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $7.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of unfilled chocolate bars to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $13.7 million in 2024, an increase of 240%. The peak was 2019 at $29.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for unfilled chocolate bars?
The HS code for unfilled chocolate bars is subheading 1806.32. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
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