Libya: Root And Tuber Market 2025

Root And Tuber Market Size in Libya

The Libyan root and tuber market declined slightly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted a modest increase. Root and tuber consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Root And Tuber Production in Libya

In value terms, root and tuber production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Root and tuber production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of roots and tubers in Libya amounted to X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average root and tuber yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. 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 roots and tubers production in Libya declined to X ha, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to root and tuber production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Libya

In 2022, after six years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of roots and tubers, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tunisia (X tons) was the main destination for root and tuber exports from Libya, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, root and tuber exports to Tunisia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Tunisia stood at X%.

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

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

Export Prices by Country

The average root and tuber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price posted slight growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tunisia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Libya

In 2022, supplies from abroad of roots and tubers increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports enjoyed a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, root and tuber imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of root and tuber imports to Libya, together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest root and tuber suppliers to Libya, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2022, the average root and tuber import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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