Whey and milk products imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $3.1 million of whey and milk products in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 40% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.2 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 | $3.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 906 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 920 t |
Where Libya imports whey and milk products from
Most of the value came from New Zealand (28%), Egypt (24%), Greece (21%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $865K | 28% |
| Egypt | $735K | 24% |
| Greece | $653K | 21% |
| United States | $361K | 12% |
| Lithuania | $298K | 9.5% |
| Turkey | $153K | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $31K | 1% |
| Italy | $20K | 0.6% |
| Norway | $8K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 0404
| 0404.90 | Milk protein products | 64% |
| 0404.10 | Whey | 36% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0404.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.48 per kg, 97% above the world average of $1.26. 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.
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The shipment records behind Libya whey and milk products imports (HS 0404): 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 0404: Whey and products consisting of natural milk constituents; whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of whey and milk products imported by Libya?
Libya imported whey and milk products worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply whey and milk products to Libya?
New Zealand was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($865 thousand), followed by Egypt (24%) and Greece (21%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 147% on the year.
What is the average import price of whey and milk products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.48 per kg in 2024, 97% above the world average of $1.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of whey and milk products to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 157%. The peak was 2023 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for whey and milk products?
The HS code for whey and milk products is heading 0404. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 0404.90 (64% of the value) and 0404.10 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Libya, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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