Libya: Green Bean Market 2025

Green Bean Market Size in Libya

The Libyan green bean market amounted to less than $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a significant decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Green Bean Production in Libya

In value terms, green bean production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a drastic downturn. Green bean production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of green beans in Libya totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the green bean harvested area in Libya stood at less than X ha, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from Libya

For the fourth consecutive year, Libya recorded growth in shipments abroad of green beans, which increased by 20% to X tons in 2017. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 197%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2017 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, green bean exports surged to $X in 2017. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 150% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2017 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Malaysia (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) were the main destinations of green bean exports from Libya.

From 2014 to 2017, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of +29.4%).

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) remains the key foreign market for green beans exports from Libya, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Malaysia amounted to +45.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The average green bean export price stood at $X per ton in 2017, which is down by -2.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a deep slump. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2017, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tunisia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2014 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+12.2%).

Green Bean Imports

Imports into Libya

Green bean imports into Libya contracted significantly to X tons in 2022, which is down by -21.7% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 406% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, green bean imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 565% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Tunisia (X kg) were the main suppliers of green bean imports to Libya, with a combined 66% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +5.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of green beans to Libya, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt stood at -9.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+7.9% per year) and Tunisia (+13.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green bean import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 4.8% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, green bean import price increased by +100.4% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 47%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+14.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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