Chicken meat and offal market in Libya

Earlier Report Observations

The Libyan chicken meat and offal market displayed notable volatility from 2018 to 2023, with volume peaking at 257 thousand tonnes in 2021. Initial market strength in 2018 was supported by a rise in domestic production, though a persistent gap between local output and consumption needs necessitated significant imports. The subsequent contraction in 2019 coincided with the entry of new meat import companies like Al-Afdal and Al-Musahamun, while market volume fell to 193 thousand tonnes.

Local production faced ongoing hurdles, with poultry firms operating at only a quarter of their capacity in 2020, covering just 20% of the fresh chicken market. Vaccine shortages in 2021 further hampered domestic output, driving up prices and increasing reliance on imported meat, which pushed total market volume to its highest point. This import dependency was reflected in the soaring value of frozen meat imports.

Rising consumer prices for poultry and eggs in 2022, fueled by economic pressures, contributed to a market decline to 232 thousand tonnes. By 2023, the market stabilized around 229 thousand tonnes despite continued high prices and increased import costs, with local producers like Taybah Farms maintaining supply under stringent quality controls. In 2024, the Ministry of Economy introduced new penalties for violating price caps to regulate the market.

Production chicken meat and offal in Libya

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

Libya's chicken meat and offal production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 129.8 K t, marking a 4.4% increase from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 8%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.6%.

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

Exports chicken meat and offal from Libya

Market analysis indicates that Libya did not export any chicken meat and offal between 2017 and 2020.

Imports chicken meat and offal to Libya

Imports in kind, K t

The market showed significant volatility during these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 1.9-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, Libya imported 95.3 K t of chicken meat and offal, a sharp 39.6% rise from the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 109.2 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 37.5%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, surging by 91.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil and Turkey were the leading sources for Libya's imports in kind, together accounting for 81.8% of total flows, with other markets making up the rest.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market. Import values fluctuated 1.9 times between the low in 2017 and the high in 2018. In 2020, Libya imported 119.8 M $ US of chicken meat and offal, a strong 14.8% increase from the prior year. The maximum value was in 2018 at 158.5 M $ US. The largest decline was in 2019, falling by 34.2%, and the biggest increase was in 2018, jumping by 88.2%.

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

During 2017–2020, Brazil and Turkey continued to be the main suppliers of chicken meat and offal to Libya in value terms, holding a combined share of 85.1% of total imports, with other countries comprising the remainder.

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

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