Libya: Dry Bean Market 2025

Dry Bean Market Size in Libya

The Libyan dry bean market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, growing by 77% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate notable growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Dry Bean Production in Libya

In value terms, dry bean production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -3.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average dry bean yield in Libya reduced to X tons per ha, standing approx. at 2021. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 0.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average dry bean yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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, the total area harvested in terms of beans (dry) production in Libya was estimated at X ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the harvested area saw a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 9.4% against the previous year. The dry bean harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Dry Bean Exports

Exports from Libya

In 2018, the amount of beans (dry) exported from Libya reduced to X tons, declining by -12.2% compared with the year before. Overall, exports showed a precipitous setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 91% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dry bean exports expanded slightly to $X in 2018. In general, exports faced a sharp setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 93%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for dry bean exports from Libya, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sweden was relatively modest.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for beans (dry) exports from Libya.

From 2013 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Sweden was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average dry bean export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 20% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2018.

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

From 2013 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Malaysia amounted to +11.8% per year.

Dry Bean Imports

Imports into Libya

Dry bean imports into Libya skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 82% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 204% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dry bean imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 214% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) was the main dry bean supplier to Libya, with a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, dry bean imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt amounted to +1.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+7.6% per year) and Ukraine (+106.0% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of beans (dry) to Libya, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 3.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt stood at +3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+7.6% per year) and Ukraine (+65.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dry bean import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, dry bean import price increased by +63.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 49%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($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 (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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