Libya: Market for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish 2025

Market Size for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish in Libya

The Libyan market for frozen, dried and smoked fish expanded to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish in Libya

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Exports from Libya

In 2022, the amount of frozen, dried and smoked fish exported from Libya expanded rapidly to X tons, increasing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish exports declined modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X tons) was the main destination for frozen, dried and smoked fish exports from Libya, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Tunisia (X tons), with a X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, South Korea ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen, dried and smoked fish exports from Libya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for frozen, dried and smoked fish amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tunisia ($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 States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Imports into Libya

In 2022, the amount of frozen, dried and smoked fish imported into Libya expanded modestly to X tons, picking up by X% on 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Spain (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen, dried and smoked fish imports to Libya, with a combined X% share of total imports. India, Japan, Brazil, Argentina and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of X.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen, dried and smoked fish to Libya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with an X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for frozen, dried and smoked fish amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Argentina ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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