Vitamin medicines (packaged) imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vitamin medicines (packaged) by Libya reached $8.8 million in 2024 (457 tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.2 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 | $8.8M | 457 t |
| 2023 | $10.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $18.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $10.5M | 928 t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 932 t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 1.2K t |
Where Libya imports vitamin medicines (packaged) from
Most of the value came from Egypt (45%), Tunisia (22%), United Kingdom (6%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+427% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $3.9M | 45% |
| Tunisia | $1.9M | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $565K | 6.4% |
| United States | $553K | 6.3% |
| Italy | $521K | 5.9% |
| Germany | $387K | 4.4% |
| Canada | $236K | 2.7% |
| India | $233K | 2.6% |
| China | $120K | 1.4% |
| Morocco | $110K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.38 per kg, close to the world average of $20.30.
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 vitamin medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.50): 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 3004.50: Medicaments: containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of vitamin medicines (packaged) imported by Libya?
Libya imported vitamin medicines (packaged) worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 457 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply vitamin medicines (packaged) to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Tunisia (22%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 427% on the year.
What is the average import price of vitamin medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.38 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $20.30 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vitamin medicines (packaged) to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, an increase of 223%. The peak was 2022 at $18.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for vitamin medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for vitamin medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.50. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
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