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Almonds market in Libya, 2026

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Almond market volume in Libya increased from 39 227 t in 2018 to 53 378 t in 2023, representing a 36% expansion over the period. This growth was primarily driven by a sharp rise in imports, which surged from 1 757 t to 16 919 t, while domestic production remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 34 000 t and 38 000 t. The market experienced a contraction in 2020, falling to 38 772 t, before recovering strongly in subsequent years.

In 2024, almond imports declined to 10 489 t. This decrease coincided with reported supply chain challenges due to Libya's ongoing economic and political situation, which affected the availability and cost of imported almonds. Concurrently, demand for almonds continued to grow, particularly from the confectionery and bakery industries, reflecting the expansion of the local market. Agricultural production faced headwinds from political divisions, weak farmer support, and the impact of floods in Derna on farmland, sustaining a heavy reliance on imports to meet domestic consumption.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Libya
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Libya in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Libya in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Libya in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Libya by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Libya in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Libya by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Libya, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Libya by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Libya in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Libya by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Libya in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Libya by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Libya, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Libya by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production almonds in Libya

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Libya ranked as the 13th largest almond producer in the world.

Top producers of almonds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of almonds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Following two years of growth, Libya's almond production declined. In 2020, the country produced 34 690 tonnes of almonds, marking a controlled decrease of 9.7% compared to 2019. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 38 420 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with an 8.2% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Libya in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.2%	2.5%	(9.7%)	0.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports almonds from Libya

Exports in kind, t

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Libya in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Malaysia was the primary and nearly exclusive market for Libya's almond exports in kind, accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Libya in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Libya in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, Libya's almond exports in value terms were almost entirely concentrated in Malaysia, with its share reaching 100.0%.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Libya in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports almonds to Libya

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility throughout the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 1 757 tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 4 082 tonnes, representing a 2.3-fold difference. In 2020, imported almond volumes in Libya amounted to 4 082 tonnes, reflecting a 6.7% increase from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 37.6%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2019 with a 117.9% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Libya in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(37.6%)	117.9%	6.7%	13.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Turkey (46.5% of imports in kind), the United States (21.7% of imports in kind), and the United Arab Emirates (15.3% of imports in kind) formed the main cluster of markets for Libya's almond imports in kind, collectively accounting for 83.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Libya in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Market behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. Import values dropped to their minimum in 2017 and climbed to their maximum in 2019, showing a 2.3-fold shift. In 2020, almond shipments to Libya from abroad stood at 25 561 thousand US dollars, representing a significant reduction of 23.8% compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 33 546 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase occurring that same year at 100.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Libya in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.6%	100.4%	(23.8%)	20.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey and the United States remained the main markets for Libya's almond imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 85.1% of total flows, while other partners contributed the remaining share.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Libya in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io