Libya: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Libya

For the third year in a row, the Libyan pulses market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a noticeable increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pulses Production in Libya

In value terms, pulses production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pulses in Libya stood at X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of pulses production in Libya shrank slightly to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The pulses harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Libya

In 2018, overseas shipments of pulses increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports soared to $X in 2018. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for pulses exports from Libya, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden (X tons), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to India was relatively modest.

In value terms, India ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pulses exports from Libya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average pulses export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a resilient expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2018, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (X%).

Pulses Imports

Imports into Libya

In 2022, overseas purchases of pulses decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of pulses 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 the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Libya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pulses import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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