Largest market shown
Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellers
$764.8M of latest reported imports and $1.5B of calculated three-year opportunity.
Importer opportunity guide
Libya import opportunities
where to source next
Explore Libya's import market by product, supplier concentration, demand growth, and sourcing gaps. Use reported market size and calculated indicators to decide where deeper supplier research may be useful.
Latest imports$23.1B2024 reported value
Import CAGR+11.1%Three-year reported change
GDP$48.5BLatest reported value
GDP per capita$6.6KLatest reported value
Trade openness98.1%Reported share of GDP
Libya import opportunities
What makes this an attractive import market?
Compare market size and growth with supplier concentration. A large market may still need product, quality, tariff, logistics, and buyer validation.
Current import base
$23.1B in imports
Libya recorded $23.1B in imports in 2024, with a three-year change of +11.1%.
How to use the guide
Compare demand with supply
Start with the highest-value products, then review supplier concentration and market conditions before choosing a sourcing route.
Import market overview
Find products where demand and sourcing options meet
This page separates reported import observations from calculated indicators so market size is not mistaken for a guaranteed sourcing opportunity.
Libya imports products from suppliers across major trade regions. The current profile reports $23.1B of imports in 2024, while the opportunity view highlights product and supplier combinations where market demand and supply context may justify further research.
Use the opportunity table to compare product market size, demand growth, supplier counts, concentration, and projected imports. High concentration can indicate reliance on a small supplier base; it can also reflect specialized products that require careful validation.
Top import opportunities
Products and supplier context to review
The top 50 screened products are ranked by calculated three-year opportunity. Reported market values and calculated indicators are labeled separately.
| Rank | Product | Market size | Demand growth | Suppliers | Concentration | Top supplier | Projected imports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HS 841191Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellers | $764.8MLatest imports | +33.6% | 10 | 9951 | AREAccelerating | $1.5B |
| 2 | HS 271012Product description unavailable | $2.1BLatest imports | +9.1% | 17 | 2399 | ITADeclining | $2.8B |
| 3 | HS 240220Cigarettes: containing tobacco | $736.4MLatest imports | +16.0% | 33 | 6344 | AREDeclining | $1.1B |
| 4 | HS 271019Product description unavailable | $1.5BLatest imports | +14.5% | 53 | 2321 | GRCDeclining | $2.2B |
| 5 | HS 710812Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) | $284.5MLatest imports | +35.3% | 1 | 10000 | AREAccelerating | $555.6M |
| 6 | HS 711319Jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof | $371.8MLatest imports | +8.5% | 8 | 7205 | TURSlowing | $474.6M |
| 7 | HS 170199Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter | $403.1MLatest imports | +14.3% | 24 | 4105 | INDDeclining | $602.7M |
| 8 | HS 870323Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity exceeding 1500cc but not exceeding 3000cc | $628.0MLatest imports | +12.3% | 44 | 2361 | KORDeclining | $889.8M |
| 9 | HS 260112Iron ores and concentrates: agglomerated (excluding roasted iron pyrites) | $273.2MLatest imports | +5.9% | 3 | 6749 | BRAGrowing | $324.7M |
| 10 | HS 160414Fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and Atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) | $202.9MLatest imports | +11.0% | 19 | 6412 | THADeclining | $277.7M |
| 11 | HS 680221Marble, travertine and alabaster: simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface | $152.9MLatest imports | +16.9% | 13 | 7292 | EGYDeclining | $244.5M |
| 12 | HS 020714Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen | $98.8MLatest imports | +53.2% | 16 | 6183 | BRADeclining | $192.9M |
| 13 | HS 841510Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, window or wall types, self-contained or split-system | $115.2MLatest imports | +14.5% | 24 | 7377 | CHNDeclining | $172.9M |
| 14 | HS 100590Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed | $129.0MLatest imports | +8.8% | 11 | 7917 | UKRDeclining | $166.2M |
| 15 | HS 252329Cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured | $171.0MLatest imports | +11.1% | 9 | 4989 | EGYAccelerating | $234.3M |
| 16 | HS 847130Data processing machines: portable, digital and automatic, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display | $94.8MLatest imports | +13.7% | 36 | 8964 | AREDeclining | $139.2M |
| 17 | HS 691110Tableware and kitchenware: of porcelain or china | $79.7MLatest imports | +18.8% | 20 | 9541 | CHNDeclining | $133.7M |
| 18 | HS 070999Vegetables: edible, n.e.c. in chapter 07, fresh or chilled | $66.3MLatest imports | +36.1% | 7 | 9989 | EGYDeclining | $129.4M |
| 19 | HS 852560Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus, incorporating reception apparatus | $137.0MLatest imports | +9.8% | 36 | 5281 | AREDeclining | $181.3M |
| 20 | HS 270799Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: n.e.s. in heading no. 2707 | $71.3MLatest imports | +41.6% | 5 | 7465 | NLDDeclining | $139.2M |
| 21 | HS 570242Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, of pile construction, made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20 | $68.4MLatest imports | +20.6% | 10 | 9715 | TURDeclining | $119.9M |
| 22 | HS 999999Commodities not specified according to kind | $106.2MLatest imports | +3.7% | 6 | 9648 | ARGDeclining | $118.4M |
| 23 | HS 020712Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, frozen | $83.4MLatest imports | +18.0% | 9 | 6945 | BRADeclining | $137.2M |
| 24 | HS 843049Boring and sinking machinery: not self-propelled | $91.4MLatest imports | +8.1% | 10 | 9061 | CHNStable | $115.3M |
| 25 | HS 940350Furniture: wooden, for bedroom use | $97.9MLatest imports | +7.6% | 32 | 8080 | TURDeclining | $121.8M |
| 26 | HS 271600Electrical energy | $52.3MLatest imports | +84.3% | 1 | 10000 | EGYDeclining | $102.2M |
| 27 | HS 200290Vegetable preparations: tomatoes, (other than whole or in pieces), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid | $119.9MLatest imports | +2.3% | 16 | 6313 | ITADeclining | $128.4M |
| 28 | HS 852872Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen | $100.4MLatest imports | +11.1% | 26 | 5687 | CHNDeclining | $137.8M |
| 29 | HS 690740Finishing ceramics | $104.5MLatest imports | +12.4% | 19 | 4438 | EGYDeclining | $148.5M |
| 30 | HS 843041Boring or sinking machinery: self-propelled, n.e.s. in heading no. 8430 | $58.4MLatest imports | +17.0% | 10 | 8944 | CHNAccelerating | $93.5M |
| 31 | HS 020230Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen | $73.6MLatest imports | +9.7% | 18 | 8171 | BRASlowing | $97.2M |
| 32 | HS 010410Sheep: live | $102.0MLatest imports | +4.7% | 8 | 6065 | ESPDeclining | $117.1M |
| 33 | HS 640299Footwear: n.e.s. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics | $78.4MLatest imports | +8.3% | 31 | 7286 | CHNDeclining | $99.6M |
| 34 | HS 401120Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries | $88.5MLatest imports | +4.8% | 26 | 6526 | CHNDeclining | $101.8M |
| 35 | HS 902830Meters: electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof | $57.8MLatest imports | +12.2% | 13 | 9754 | CHNDeclining | $81.6M |
| 36 | HS 854449Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 80 volts, not fitted with connectors | $106.8MLatest imports | +8.1% | 39 | 4005 | ITADeclining | $134.9M |
| 37 | HS 391620Vinyl chloride polymers: monofilament, of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked | $44.5MLatest imports | +22.5% | 13 | 8956 | TURDeclining | $81.7M |
| 38 | HS 940540Lamps and light fittings: electric, n.e.s. in heading no. 9405 | $63.6MLatest imports | +11.0% | 31 | 7707 | CHNDeclining | $87.1M |
| 39 | HS 870324Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity exceeding 3000cc | $117.7MLatest imports | +14.1% | 36 | 2419 | AREGrowing | $174.7M |
| 40 | HS 230400Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil | $65.5MLatest imports | +6.4% | 4 | 8424 | ARGDeclining | $79.0M |
| 41 | HS 961900Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles, of any material | $104.9MLatest imports | +11.2% | 31 | 3795 | TUNDeclining | $144.1M |
| 42 | HS 100390Cereals: barley, other than seed | $131.6MLatest imports | +8.4% | 8 | 2955 | RUSDeclining | $167.6M |
| 43 | HS 100199Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed | $126.6MLatest imports | +7.6% | 7 | 2981 | RUSDeclining | $157.7M |
| 44 | HS 271020Product description unavailable | $175.4MLatest imports | +10.6% | 48 | 1254 | AZEAccelerating | $237.3M |
| 45 | HS 010290Bovine animals: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals | $76.9MLatest imports | +2.8% | 4 | 5903 | ESPDeclining | $83.5M |
| 46 | HS 401110Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars) | $78.3MLatest imports | +6.6% | 27 | 4525 | CHNDeclining | $94.9M |
| 47 | HS 081090Fruit, edible: fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 to 0810, fresh | $40.2MLatest imports | +33.7% | 8 | 6402 | EGYDeclining | $78.4M |
| 48 | HS 870120Tractors: road, for semi-trailers | $81.8MLatest imports | +12.9% | 33 | 2946 | ESPAccelerating | $117.8M |
| 49 | HS 850710Electric accumulators: lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square) | $67.4MLatest imports | +13.3% | 24 | 3861 | KORDeclining | $98.1M |
| 50 | HS 851712Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $61.5MLatest imports | +13.2% | 30 | 4584 | AREGrowing | $89.3M |
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Product sectors
Which sectors carry the most demand?
HS2 sectors group the screened products into broader families for an easier first comparison.
| Sector | Products | Market size | Opportunity | Average growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MachineryHS2 84 | 5 | $1.1B | $2.0B | +17.4% |
| HS2 sector 00HS2 00 | 3 | $3.8B | $1.8B | +11.4% |
| Precious stones and metalsHS2 71 | 2 | $656.2M | $916.7M | +21.9% |
| TobaccoHS2 24 | 1 | $736.4M | $910.2M | +16.0% |
| VehiclesHS2 87 | 3 | $827.5M | $491.5M | +13.1% |
| Electrical equipmentHS2 85 | 5 | $473.2M | $412.8M | +11.1% |
| Sugars and sugar confectioneryHS2 17 | 1 | $403.1M | $375.5M | +14.3% |
| Meat and edible meat offalHS2 02 | 3 | $255.8M | $349.0M | +27.0% |
| CerealsHS2 10 | 3 | $387.1M | $274.8M | +8.3% |
| Ores, slag and ashHS2 26 | 1 | $273.2M | $263.0M | +5.9% |
| Ceramic productsHS2 69 | 2 | $184.2M | $225.2M | +15.6% |
| Prepared meat and fishHS2 16 | 1 | $202.9M | $220.8M | +11.0% |
Supply gaps
Where supplier concentration deserves attention
The concentration index helps identify products where reported imports rely more heavily on a smaller supplier base. It is a screening signal, not a recommendation by itself.
| Product | Market size | Suppliers | Concentration | Top supplier | Share gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 710812Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) | $284.5M | 1 | 10000 | ARE | 93.3% |
| HS 271600Electrical energy | $52.3M | 1 | 10000 | EGY | 100.0% |
| HS 070999Vegetables: edible, n.e.c. in chapter 07, fresh or chilled | $66.3M | 7 | 9989 | EGY | 99.9% |
| HS 841191Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellers | $764.8M | 10 | 9951 | ARE | 99.8% |
| HS 902830Meters: electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof | $57.8M | 13 | 9754 | CHN | 98.8% |
| HS 570242Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, of pile construction, made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20 | $68.4M | 10 | 9715 | TUR | 98.6% |
| HS 999999Commodities not specified according to kind | $106.2M | 6 | 9648 | ARG | 98.2% |
| HS 691110Tableware and kitchenware: of porcelain or china | $79.7M | 20 | 9541 | CHN | 97.7% |
Supplier landscape
Which supplier markets appear most often?
These supplier names come from the leading peer signal in the screened opportunity rows and should be validated at product level.
ARE
United Arab Emirates
7 screened products
$3.3BCalculated opportunity across these rowsITA
Italy
3 screened products
$1.2BCalculated opportunity across these rowsCHN
China
10 screened products
$962.1MCalculated opportunity across these rowsGRC
Greece
1 screened products
$787.2MCalculated opportunity across these rowsEGY
Egypt
6 screened products
$739.5MCalculated opportunity across these rowsTUR
Turkey
4 screened products
$703.0MCalculated opportunity across these rowsBRA
Brazil
4 screened products
$612.0MCalculated opportunity across these rowsKOR
Republic of Korea
2 screened products
$415.9MCalculated opportunity across these rowsFrequently asked questions
Using the Libya import opportunity index
Definitions and practical guidance for interpreting market size, growth, suppliers, and concentration.
What are the import opportunities?
They are product and supplier combinations in Libya's screened import market with substantial reported demand and calculated opportunity indicators. They are research priorities, not guaranteed savings or supply contracts.
What does supplier concentration mean?
The concentration index indicates how much reported imports rely on a smaller supplier base. A high value can suggest supply dependence, but it can also reflect specialized products or limited reporting.
How should sourcing teams use this page?
Start with products that fit your specification and volume needs, then validate suppliers, tariffs, standards, logistics, pricing, and continuity for Libya.
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-30). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.