Wheat imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported wheat worth $53.8 million (183.9 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $353.3 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 | $53.8M | 183.9K t |
| 2023 | $52.9M | 158.7K t |
| 2022 | $95.4M | 245.5K t |
| 2021 | $353.3M | 1.27M t |
| 2020 | $246.3M | 1.14M t |
| 2019 | $251.5M | 1.29M t |
| 2018 | $166.9M | 798.0K t |
| 2017 | $203.0M | 976.2K t |
Where Libya imports wheat from
The largest suppliers were Romania (28%), Turkey (25%), Canada (16%). Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+199% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1001
| 1001.19 | Durum wheat grain | 59% |
| 1001.99 | Common wheat grain | 39% |
| 1001.91 | Common wheat seed | 1.1% |
| 1001.11 | Durum wheat seed | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.29 per kg, close to the world average of $0.29.
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 wheat imports (HS 1001): 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 1001: Wheat and meslin.
Common questions
What is the value of wheat imported by Libya?
Libya imported wheat worth $53.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 183.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply wheat to Libya?
Romania was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($15.0 million), followed by Turkey (25%) and Canada (16%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 199% on the year.
What is the average import price of wheat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of wheat to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $203.0 million in 2017 to $53.8 million in 2024, a fall of 74%. The peak was 2021 at $353.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $177.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheat?
The HS code for wheat is heading 1001. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 1001.19 (59% of the value) and 1001.99 (39%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Libya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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