Libya: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Libya

The Libyan citrus fruit market was estimated at $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Citrus fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in Libya

In value terms, citrus fruit production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of citrus fruits in Libya amounted to X tons per ha, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average citrus fruit yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the 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.

The citrus fruit harvested area in Libya dropped to X ha in 2022, stabilizing at the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The citrus fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Libya

In 2020, the amount of citrus fruits exported from Libya totaled X tons, remaining relatively unchanged against 2019. In general, exports saw a deep slump. The smallest decline of X% was in 2016. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports amounted to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a sharp decline. The smallest decline of X% was in 2016. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from Libya, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

From 2013 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average citrus fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price decreased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2013 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to X% per year.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Libya

In 2022, the amount of citrus fruits imported into Libya contracted sharply to X tons, waning by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tunisia (X tons) was the main citrus fruit supplier to Libya, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Tunisia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruits to Libya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 Egypt (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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