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Treenuts market in Libya

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The treenuts market in Libya expanded from 40.7 thousand tons in 2018 to 63.2 thousand tons in 2023, driven by rising consumer demand for healthy snacks. This trend was supported by the entry of new brands and increased competition, which broadened product availability. In 2021, a feasibility study highlighted growing local demand for various nuts, prompting efforts to boost domestic distribution and import volumes.

Market volume dipped to 41.3 thousand tons in 2020 before surging by 22% in 2021. Growth moderated in 2022 to 51.7 thousand tons amid broader economic and political challenges that affected import logistics and market stability. The expansion of distribution networks by companies like Al Bustan Al Akhdar since 2018 helped sustain market access during this period.

By 2023, heightened health awareness among Libyan consumers further accelerated demand, contributing to a 22% annual increase. The market also faced transient supply chain disruptions from the global COVID-19 pandemic, but these were outweighed by strong local consumption trends. In 2024, demand continued to shift toward premium products like pasteurized nuts, though currency fluctuations and parallel exchange markets posed cost pressures on import-dependent 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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Libya in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Libya by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Libya in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Libya by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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. 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, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Libya in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Libya by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Libya, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Libya by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Libya in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Libya by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Libya, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Libya by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 treenuts in Libya

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of treenuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of treenuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Libya's treenuts production saw a two-year increase before declining. In 2019, production reached its peak at 38 420 tons. However, in 2020, output fell to 34 690 tons, marking a 9.7% decrease from the previous year. The most significant growth 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 treenuts 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, Libya's treenuts exports were entirely concentrated on Malaysia, which accounted for 100.0% of total shipments.

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 the 2017–2020 period, Malaysia was the sole buyer of treenuts from Libya, capturing 100.0% of total export value.

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 treenuts to Libya

Imports in kind, t

The import market for treenuts in Libya showed considerable volatility over these years. In 2018, imports hit their lowest point at 3 242 tons, with a sharp 20.5% decline. This was followed by a dramatic rebound in 2019, when imports surged 112.4% to a peak of 6 886 tons. By 2020, imports decreased slightly to 6 615 tons, down 3.9% from 2019, resulting in a 2.1-fold difference between the peak in 2019 and the trough in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.5%)	112.4%	(3.9%)	17.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Libya's treenuts imports were primarily sourced from Turkey (51.8% of imports in kind), the United States (14.1%), and the United Arab Emirates (11.3%). Together, these three countries accounted for 77.2% of total import volumes.

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 treenuts import values exhibited significant fluctuations during this period. In 2017, imports reached their lowest level, then climbed to a peak of 49 903 thousand US dollars in 2019, representing a 98.5% increase. By 2020, import value dropped to 38 494 thousand US dollars, a 22.9% decrease from the previous year, with a 2.3-fold difference between the highest and lowest points.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.5%	98.5%	(22.9%)	20.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Turkey and the United States dominated Libya's treenuts imports in value terms, together accounting for 81.3% of total imports, while the remaining share was distributed among other markets.

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