Wheat flour imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported wheat flour worth $6.7 million (18.7 thousand tonnes). That is 102% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $20.9 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 | $6.7M | 18.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $18.5M | 34.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 22.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 22.2K t |
| 2019 | $20.9M | 62.7K t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 30.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 18.1K t |
Where Libya imports wheat flour from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+862% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.36 per kg, 20% below the world average of $0.45, 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.
Wheat flour exports from Libya
Libya exported $417 thousand of wheat flour in 2024 (556 tonnes). Tunisia alone took 96% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $401K | 96% |
| Niger | $17K | 4% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya wheat flour imports (HS 1101): 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 1101: Wheat or meslin flour.
Common questions
What is the value of wheat flour imported by Libya?
Libya imported wheat flour worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 102% on 2023.
Which countries supply wheat flour to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by Tunisia (7%) and Egypt (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 862% on the year.
What is the average import price of wheat flour per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.36 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $0.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wheat flour to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2019 at $20.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.3 million a year.
Does Libya also export wheat flour?
Yes. Libya exported $417 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Niger and France. On balance Libya is a net importer of this product, by about $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheat flour?
The HS code for wheat flour is heading 1101. In Libya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1101.00. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1101 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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