Libya: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Libya

The Libyan vegetable market was estimated at $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Production in Libya

In value terms, vegetable production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of vegetables in Libya shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The vegetable yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 2022, the vegetable harvested area in Libya contracted slightly to X ha, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the maximum at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Libya

In 2022, overseas shipments of vegetables were finally on the rise to reach X tons after six years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Tunisia (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Libya, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Tunisia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X tons), sixfold. Qatar (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Tunisia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables exports from Libya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Tunisia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (X% per year) and Kuwait (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Libya

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables were imported into Libya; which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, imports saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Tunisia (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Libya, together accounting for X% of total imports. The Netherlands, France, Italy and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vegetable suppliers to Libya were Egypt ($X), Tunisia ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. France, Turkey, Italy and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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