Libya: Potato Market 2025

Potato Market Size in Libya

The Libyan potato market reduced slightly to $X in 2021, waning by -1.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Potato Production in Libya

In value terms, potato production shrank modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw slight growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 110%. Potato production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of potatoes in Libya shrank to X tons per ha, approximately mirroring 2020 figures. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 3.8%. Over the period under review, the average potato yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of potatoes were harvested in Libya; approximately mirroring 2020 figures. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 20%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to potato production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Potato Exports

Exports from Libya

For the sixth year in a row, Libya recorded decline in overseas shipments of potatoes, which decreased by -52% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a tangible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 1,325%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, potato exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 1,284%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Tunisia (X tons) was the main destination for potato exports from Libya, with a 94% share of total exports. Moreover, potato exports to Tunisia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Tunisia totaled +14.5%.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) remains the key foreign market for potato exports from Libya, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kuwait ($X), with a 7.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Tunisia amounted to +23.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The average potato export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 149%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tunisia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Potato Imports

Imports into Libya

Potato imports into Libya dropped dramatically to X tons in 2021, with a decrease of -21% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 131%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, potato imports dropped to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 173%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) were the main suppliers of potato imports to Libya, together accounting for 93% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in France (with a CAGR of +27.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Tunisia ($X) were the largest potato suppliers to Libya, together comprising 95% of total imports.

France, with a CAGR of +31.0%, saw 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average potato import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 37% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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