Libya: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Libya

In 2022, the Libyan fruit market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. The market 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 being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Production in Libya

In value terms, fruit production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of fruits in Libya reached X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average fruit yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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.

The fruit harvested area in Libya fell to X ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Libya

In 2022, approx. X tons of fruits were exported from Libya; increasing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, showed a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Tunisia (X tons) was the main destination for fruit exports from Libya, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Tunisia amounted to X%.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for fruits exports from Libya.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Tunisia totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, 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 Tunisia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Jordan amounted to X% per year.

Fruit Imports

Imports into Libya

In 2022, purchases abroad of fruits increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, fruit imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Ecuador (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit imports to Libya, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fruit suppliers to Libya were Tunisia ($X), Ecuador ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, Costa Rica, Portugal, Egypt and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, 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 Chile (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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