Vegetable seeds imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $8.5 million of vegetable seeds in 2024 (114 tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $8.5M | 114 t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 127 t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 166 t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 259 t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 192 t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 245 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 123 t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 237 t |
Where Libya imports vegetable seeds from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (50%), Turkey (13%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+163% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $4.2M | 50% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 13% |
| United States | $1.0M | 12% |
| Italy | $712K | 8.4% |
| France | $693K | 8.2% |
| Spain | $399K | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $107K | 1.3% |
| China | $93K | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $70K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $35K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $73.88 per kg, 100% above the world average of $36.86. 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 vegetable seeds imports (HS 1209.91): 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 1209.91: Seeds: vegetable seeds, of a kind used for sowing.
Common questions
What is the value of vegetable seeds imported by Libya?
Libya imported vegetable seeds worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 114 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply vegetable seeds to Libya?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Turkey (13%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 429% on the year.
What is the average import price of vegetable seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $73.88 per kg in 2024, 100% above the world average of $36.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vegetable seeds to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2020 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for vegetable seeds?
The HS code for vegetable seeds is subheading 1209.91. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1209 page.
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