Libya: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Libya

The Libyan vegetable market stood at $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Libya

In value terms, vegetable production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Vegetable production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of vegetables in Libya dropped slightly to X tons per ha, almost unchanged from 2021. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average vegetable 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 vegetable harvested area in Libya reduced slightly to X ha, approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Libya

In 2022, after six years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of vegetables, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tunisia (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Libya, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Tunisia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Qatar (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Tunisia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables exports from Libya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Qatar ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Tunisia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (X% per year) and Kuwait (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Libya

In 2022, the amount of vegetables imported into Libya fell to X tons, waning by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Libya, together comprising X% of total imports. France, Tunisia, Italy and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables to Libya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. In general, the import price saw a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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