Libya: Cereal Market 2025

Cereal Market Size in Libya

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the Libyan cereal market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Cereal Production in Libya

In value terms, cereal production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cereals in Libya shrank slightly to X kg per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average cereal yield failed to regain momentum. 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 cereals were harvested in Libya; remaining constant against 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. The cereal harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cereal Exports

Exports from Libya

In 2022, the amount of cereals exported from Libya soared to X tons, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X,255%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cereal exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for cereal exports from Libya, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cereal exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahrain (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands stood at X%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) and Bahrain ($X) constituted the largest markets for cereal exported from Libya worldwide.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average cereal export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cereal Imports

Imports into Libya

In 2022, imports of cereals into Libya dropped slightly to X tons, flattening at the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, cereal imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. 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

In 2022, Ukraine (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cereal to Libya, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cereal imports from Ukraine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Canada (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ukraine totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cereals to Libya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Ukraine totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cereal import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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