Libya: Garlic Market 2025

Garlic Market Size in Libya

The Libyan garlic market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Garlic Production in Libya

In value terms, garlic production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 38%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average garlic yield in Libya reached X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 0.6%. The garlic yield peaked 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 garlic harvested area in Libya was estimated at X ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 1.4% against the previous year. The garlic harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Garlic Exports

Exports from Libya

In 2022, overseas shipments of garlic decreased by -3.8% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 121% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, garlic exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 42%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Tunisia totaled -3.1%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Tunisia stood at -2.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The average garlic export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -4.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 79% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Niger amounted to +112.1% per year.

Garlic Imports

Imports into Libya

In 2022, supplies from abroad of garlic increased by 42% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, faced a dramatic decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, garlic imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a sharp slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), China (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) were the main suppliers of garlic imports to Libya, together accounting for 99.9% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of -15.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of garlic to Libya, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 24% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt amounted to -10.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-31.9% per year) and Tunisia (-46.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average garlic import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 23%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Tunisia ($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 (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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