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Figs market in Libya

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Libyan fig market volume grew steadily from 9 873 t in 2018 to 11 327 t in 2021, an increase of nearly 15% over three years. This expansion was primarily supported by rising domestic production, which increased from 9 720 t to 11 154 t over the same period.

After reaching its peak, the market contracted to 10 446 t in 2022, a drop of almost 8%, mirroring a similar decline in production. Imports, while volatile, played a supplementary role, surging to 431 t in 2019 and again to 487 t in 2023, but their overall share remained relatively small compared to domestic output.

By 2023, the market showed signs of recovery, reaching 10 856 t, which was 4% above the 2022 level but still below the 2021 high. The period closed with the market volume having increased by approximately 10% compared to its 2018 starting point.

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 figs in Libya

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Libya was among the world's leading producers of figs from 2017 to 2020, ranking 20th globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of figs, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of figs, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

After a two-year decline, fig production in Libya increased in 2020. The country produced 10 420 tons of figs that year, marking a moderate 7.7% rise compared to 2019. Production had reached its lowest point in 2019 at 9 673 tons, following the largest decline of 7.5% in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.5%)	(0.5%)	7.7%	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports figs from Libya

According to industry analysis, Libya did not export any figs between 2017 and 2020.

Imports figs to Libya

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Imports bottomed in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 3.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Libya's fig imports totaled 229.9 tons, representing a 46.7% decrease year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 431.2 tons, which followed the largest increase of 182.7% that same year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	34.6%	182.7%	(46.7%)	26.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey and Tunisia dominated Libya's fig imports in volume terms, together accounting for 98.3% of total flows. Turkey contributed 51.3% and Tunisia 47.0%, with other partners making up the remainder.

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

Libya's fig import value increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 636.4 thousand US dollars. This represented a significant 98.8% gain compared to the previous year. Overall, imports grew by 617.5% between 2017 and 2020, equivalent to an annualized rate of 92.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	46.7%	146.0%	98.8%	92.9%

Source: SHEV.io

In value terms from 2017 to 2020, Turkey held the dominant position in Libya's fig imports, accounting for 78.1% of total flows. The remaining share was 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