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Honey market in Libya

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the honey market volume in Libya contracted from 1 813 t to 1 342 t. Security threats and economic instability reduced consumers' purchasing power, dampening demand. Rising fertilizer prices due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz increased beekeeping costs, while ongoing food insecurity and exchange rate fluctuations limited the expansion of local production.

From 2021 onward, market volume recovered strongly, reaching 2 773 t in 2023. Local honey output faced persistent challenges: pests such as wasps and sesame moths attacked hives, and higher prices for imported agricultural inputs raised production expenses. Nevertheless, a sharp rise in honey imports offset the modest decline in domestic production, driving overall market growth. In 2024, imports remained elevated at 1 840 t, indicating continued reliance on foreign supply.

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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Libya, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Libya by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Libya, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Libya by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Libya in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Libya by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Libya in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Libya by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Libya, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Libya by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Libya in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Libya by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Libya in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Libya by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Libya, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Libya by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production honey in Libya

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of honey, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of honey, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Libya's honey production in 2020 remained stable at 800.0 t, showing no significant change compared to 2019. The largest decline and increase were both recorded in 2018, each at 0.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	-	-	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports honey from Libya

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Honey exports from Libya reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a 28-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports amounted to 25 t, representing a sharp increase of 2 728.1% compared to the previous year.

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	2 728.1%	203.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait together accounted for 96.7% of Libya's total honey exports in kind, with the remaining volume distributed among smaller markets.

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

The market demonstrated volatility over the observed period. Export values hit their lowest point in 2019 and reached their maximum in 2020, with a 25-fold gap between these years. In 2020, foreign honey supplies from Libya were valued at 182 K $ US, reflecting a sudden increase of 2 433.9% compared to 2019.

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	2 433.9%	170.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Kuwait dominated Libya's honey export structure in value terms, holding a 70.1% share of total flows, while other markets contributed less significantly.

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 honey to Libya

Imports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Import levels varied 3.4 times, with the low recorded in 2017 and the high in 2018. In 2020, Libya imported approximately 567 t of honey, down by 2.3% from 2019. The maximum volume was 1 013 t in 2018. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 42.6%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 239.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	239.3%	(42.6%)	(2.3%)	23.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India (53.1% of imports in kind), the United Arab Emirates (13.0%), and Ukraine (6.5%) were the principal suppliers of honey to Libya, together accounting for 72.7% of total imports in kind.

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

The market displayed volatility over the observed period. Import values showed a peak-to-trough amplitude of 4.3 times, with the low in 2017 and the high in 2018. In 2020, imported honey volumes in Libya were recorded at 1 526 K $ US, marking a significant drop of 12.9% year-over-year. The maximum value was 3 234 K $ US in 2018. The largest decline was in 2019 at 45.8%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 331.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	331.3%	(45.8%)	(12.9%)	26.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, India (41.6% of imports in value terms), the United Arab Emirates (12.4%), and Spain (10.0%) emerged as the main markets for Libya's honey imports in value terms, collectively representing 64.0% of total flows.

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