Libya: Chicken Meat Market 2025

Chicken Meat Market Size in Libya

The Libyan chicken meat market soared to $X in 2021, growing by 27% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Chicken Meat Production in Libya

In value terms, chicken meat production declined modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 9.1%. Chicken meat production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of chicken meat in Libya was estimated at X kg per head in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The chicken meat yield peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production in Libya reached X heads, approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, the number of producing animals recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 4.1%. As a result, the number of animals produced attained the peak level of X heads; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports from Libya

In 2021, approx. X tons of chicken meat were exported from Libya; approximately mirroring 2020. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt setback. The smallest decline of -82.1% was in 2013. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chicken meat exports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a abrupt setback. The smallest decline of -91.1% was in 2013. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for chicken meat exports from Libya, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average chicken meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price showed a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 a decrease of -50.6%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ghana amounted to 0.0% per year.

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports into Libya

In 2021, chicken meat imports into Libya skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 66% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 91% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chicken meat imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted a pronounced expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest chicken meat supplier to Libya, accounting for a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, chicken meat imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil totaled +8.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+12.0% per year) and the United States (-2.5% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chicken meat to Libya, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 26% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil stood at +7.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+5.8% per year) and the United States (-7.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chicken meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight descent. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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