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Cabbages market in Libya

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The cabbage market in Libya expanded from 4.8 thousand tons in 2018 to 5.2 thousand tons in 2023, reflecting overall growth in volume. The market saw a gradual increase in 2019, followed by a period of relative stability in 2020 and 2021 with minor fluctuations.

A sharp rise occurred in 2022, when market volume jumped to 5.6 thousand tons, largely due to a substantial increase in imported cabbages. The following year, 2023, experienced a correction as market volume settled at 5.2 thousand tons, aligning closer to the longer-term trend.

Domestic production remained steady throughout the period, rising from 4.7 thousand tons to 4.9 thousand tons, while import volumes varied significantly, particularly peaking in 2022.

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 cabbages in Libya

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cabbages, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cabbages, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Libya's cabbage production remained relatively stable from 2018 to 2020. In 2018, output reached its lowest point at 4 710 tonnes, followed by a slight increase to 4 740 tonnes in 2019, which marked the highest level during this period. By 2020, production settled at 4 730 tonnes, showing minimal change year-over-year. The most significant decline occurred in 2018 with a 0.2% drop, while 2019 saw the largest increase at 0.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.2%)	0.6%	(0.2%)	0.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cabbages from Libya

According to desk-based market analysis, Libya did not export any cabbages between 2017 and 2020.

Imports cabbages to Libya

Imports in kind, t

Cabbage imports into Libya displayed notable volatility from 2017 to 2020. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 70.8 tonnes, while imports peaked in 2019 at 169.7 tonnes, representing a 2.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports declined to 158.8 tonnes, a 6.4% decrease compared to 2019. The most substantial drop occurred in 2018 with a 33.2% reduction, whereas 2019 experienced the largest surge at 139.8% growth.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(33.2%)	139.8%	(6.4%)	14.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Tunisia and Poland dominated Libya's cabbage imports in volume terms. Tunisia accounted for 82.7% of total flows, while Poland contributed 16.5%, together representing 99.2% of all imports.

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, $ US

The value of cabbage imports into Libya showed an unstable pattern from 2017 to 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 25 609 US dollars, contrasting with the peak in 2019 at 67 589 US dollars—a 2.6-fold variation. In 2020, import value decreased to 65 287 US dollars, reflecting a 3.4% decline from the previous year. The most significant decrease occurred in 2018 with a 37.3% drop, while 2019 saw the largest increase at 163.9% growth.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(37.3%)	163.9%	(3.4%)	16.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Tunisia was the dominant source of cabbage imports to Libya in value terms, accounting for 80.4% of total imports. The remaining imports were distributed among various smaller trading partners.

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