Yogurt and fermented milk imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported yogurt and fermented milk worth $14.6 million (7.8 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% 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 | $14.6M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $15.6M | 11.1K t |
| 2022 | $11.4M | 9.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 10.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 1.5K t |
Where Libya imports yogurt and fermented milk from
The largest suppliers were Tunisia (48%), Egypt (23%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $7.0M | 48% |
| Egypt | $3.3M | 23% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 8.2% |
| Turkey | $635K | 4.4% |
| Spain | $256K | 1.8% |
| France | $55K | 0.4% |
| United States | $25K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Malta | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0403
| 0403.10 | Yogurt | 72% |
| 0403.90 | Fermented milk products | 28% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.88 per kg, close to the world average of $1.86.
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 yogurt and fermented milk imports (HS 0403): 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 0403: Yogurt; buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa..
Common questions
What is the value of yogurt and fermented milk imported by Libya?
Libya imported yogurt and fermented milk worth $14.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply yogurt and fermented milk to Libya?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by Egypt (23%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average import price of yogurt and fermented milk per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.88 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of yogurt and fermented milk to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $14.6 million in 2024, an increase of 860%. The peak was 2023 at $15.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for yogurt and fermented milk?
The HS code for yogurt and fermented milk is heading 0403. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 0403.10 (72% of the value) and 0403.90 (28%).
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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