Vitamin imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $2.6 million of vitamin in 2024 (245 tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.9 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 | $2.6M | 245 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 212 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 216 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 221 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 115 t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 139 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 95 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 97 t |
Where Libya imports vitamin from
The largest suppliers were United States (49%), Spain (11%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.3M | 49% |
| Spain | $280K | 11% |
| China | $280K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $180K | 6.9% |
| Italy | $147K | 5.6% |
| Poland | $131K | 5% |
| Turkey | $97K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $65K | 2.5% |
| France | $64K | 2.4% |
| Tunisia | $49K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 2936
| 2936.90 | Vitamin preparations (other) | 60% |
| 2936.29 | Vitamins (other unmixed) | 16% |
| 2936.27 | Vitamin C (unmixed) | 14% |
| 2936.22 | Vitamin B1 (unmixed) | 4.1% |
| 2936.24 | Pantothenic acid (unmixed) | 2.6% |
| 2936.21 | Vitamin A (unmixed) | 1.8% |
| 2936.23 | Vitamin B2 (unmixed) | 0.6% |
| 2936.28 | Vitamin E (unmixed) | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2936.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.67 per kg, close to the world average of $11.87.
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 vitamin imports (HS 2936): 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 2936: Provitamins, vitamins; natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates) derivatives thereof used as vitamins, and intermixtures of the fore-going, whether or not in any solvent.
Common questions
What is the value of vitamin imported by Libya?
Libya imported vitamin worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 245 tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply vitamin to Libya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Spain (11%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 478% on the year.
What is the average import price of vitamin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.67 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $11.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vitamin to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2019 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for vitamin?
The HS code for vitamin is heading 2936. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 2936.90 (60% of the value) and 2936.29 (16%).
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