Libya: Mushroom And Truffle Market 2025

Mushroom And Truffle Market Size in Libya

In 2022, the Libyan mushroom and truffle market decreased by -1.1% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption saw a deep slump. Mushroom and truffle consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Mushroom And Truffle Production in Libya

In value terms, mushroom and truffle production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of mushrooms and truffles in Libya was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The mushroom and truffle harvested area in Libya totaled less than X ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the year before. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Mushroom And Truffle Exports

Exports from Libya

In 2022, the amount of mushrooms and truffles exported from Libya totaled X tons, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 7,640% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 4,416%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for mushroom and truffle exports from Libya, with a 93% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), with a 2.8% share of total exports. Kuwait (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Qatar stood at +49.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (-12.6% per year) and Kuwait (+7.9% per year).

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for mushrooms and truffles exports from Libya, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 5.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Jordan, with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Qatar amounted to +62.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (-10.5% per year) and Jordan (+5.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mushroom and truffle export price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 71%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($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 Kuwait (+18.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mushroom And Truffle Imports

Imports into Libya

In 2022, purchases abroad of mushrooms and truffles decreased by -79.1% to X kg, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports showed a sharp decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 84%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a dramatic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 70% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Tunisia (X kg), the Netherlands (X kg) and Malta (X kg) were the main suppliers of mushroom and truffle imports to Libya, with a combined 90% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +3.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest mushroom and truffle suppliers to Libya were Tunisia ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Malta ($X), together accounting for 93% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +7.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average mushroom and truffle import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 18% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Malta ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malta (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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