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Libya: Rice Market 2025

Rice Market Size in Libya

The Libyan rice market surged to $X in 2021, rising by 36% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption enjoyed noticeable growth. Rice consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Rice Exports

Exports from Libya

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of rice, when their volume decreased by -90.7% to X tons. Overall, exports showed a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 152%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rice exports declined significantly to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a sharp decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 375% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Niger (X tons) was the main destination for rice exports from Libya, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Niger amounted to -8.1%.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Niger was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average rice export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -17.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 88%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank notably in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Niger.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to +53.5% per year.

Rice Imports

Imports into Libya

In 2021, the amount of rice imported into Libya surged to X tons, growing by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 360%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rice imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 374% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), China (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of rice imports to Libya, with a combined 75% share of total imports. These countries were followed by India, Spain, Russia, Thailand and Egypt, which together accounted for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +111.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest rice suppliers to Libya were Turkey ($X), the United States ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 68% of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +103.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average rice import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 32% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for rice in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of rice consumption in 2021 were China, India and Bangladesh, together comprising 57% of global consumption. Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Thailand and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

What are the largest producers of rice in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of rice production in 2021 were China, India and Bangladesh, with a combined 59% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of rice to Libya?

In value terms, Turkey constituted the largest supplier of rice to Libya, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India, with a 29% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 2.8% share.

What is the average import price for rice in Libya?

The average rice import price stood at $419 per ton in 2021, surging by 9.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the rice market in Libya. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 27 - Rice, paddy

Country coverage:

Libya

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Libya
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
12. Exports and Growth, by Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
14. Production Volume and Growth
15. Yield and Growth
16. Exports and Growth
17. Export Prices and Growth
18. Market Size and Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports and Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024