Libya: Carrot And Turnip Market 2025

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in Libya

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was decline in the Libyan carrot and turnip market, when its value decreased by -2% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 4.1%. Carrot and turnip consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Production in Libya

In value terms, carrot and turnip production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average carrot and turnip yield in Libya reduced to X tons per ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 2.2%. Over the period under review, the average carrot and turnip yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of carrots and turnips were harvested in Libya; remaining stable against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 12% against the previous year. The carrot and turnip harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports from Libya

In 2017, the amount of carrots and turnips exported from Libya was estimated at X tons, stabilizing at 2016 figures. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2017 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports stood at $X in 2017. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2017 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Tunisia (X tons) was the main destination for carrot and turnip exports from Libya, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2016 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of volume to Tunisia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for carrots and turnips exports from Libya.

From 2016 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Tunisia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average carrot and turnip export price stood at $X per ton in 2017, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2017 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Tunisia.

From 2016 to 2017, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Tunisia amounted to 0.0% per year.

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports into Libya

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of carrots and turnips decreased by -19.5% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 445%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 329%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) was the main supplier of carrot and turnip to Libya, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt (X tons), with a 1.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey amounted to +60.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (-3.9% per year) and Tunisia (-14.0% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carrots and turnips to Libya, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 5.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey amounted to +69.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+0.2% per year) and Tunisia (-14.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average carrot and turnip import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -12% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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