Yeast imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported yeast worth $26.2 million (8.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 96% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average.
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 | $26.2M | 8.9K t |
| 2023 | $13.3M | 6.7K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $8.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $13.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 1.5K t |
Where Libya imports yeast from
Turkey alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+317% on the year before).
Product types under HS 2102
| 2102.10 | Active yeast | 83% |
| 2102.30 | Baking powder | 18% |
| 2102.20 | Inactive yeast | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.93 per kg, 28% above the world average of $2.29. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya yeast imports (HS 2102): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 2102: Yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell micro-organisms, dead (but not including vaccines of heading no. 3002); prepared baking powders.
Common questions
What is the value of yeast imported by Libya?
Libya imported yeast worth $26.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 96% on 2023.
Which countries supply yeast to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($14.3 million), followed by Egypt (19%) and Tunisia (17%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 317% on the year.
What is the average import price of yeast per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.93 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $2.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of yeast to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $26.2 million in 2024, an increase of 634%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for yeast?
The HS code for yeast is heading 2102. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 2102.10 (82% of the value) and 2102.30 (17%).
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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