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Wood in the rough market in Libya

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Libya's production of wood in the rough saw steady growth from 752 thousand tons in 2018 to 786 thousand tons in 2023, with the total market volume expanding from 758 thousand tons to 789 thousand tons over the same period. This expansion was supported by the import of construction timber, which supplemented domestic supply, and by companies importing logs from African countries for processing at local plants, enhancing production capacity.

Wood imports fluctuated during the period, reaching a low of 0.6 thousand tons in 2021 before recovering to 5.3 thousand tons in 2022 and 2.8 thousand tons in 2023. The market also saw significant volumes of wood shavings being collected and sold, indicating activity in the woodworking sector, alongside changing timber prices that reflected variations in type and quality.

In 2024, imports rose to 7.5 thousand tons, while the Ministry of Trade and Industry opened an investigation into the dumping of laminated wood board imports following complaints from local companies. The launch of an investment package on the stock market and rising fertilizer prices due to supply chain disruptions also influenced related sectors, potentially affecting wood demand.

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, K 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, K 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, K 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 wood in the rough in Libya

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of wood in the rough, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wood in the rough, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Libya's production of wood in the rough has increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 765.6 thousand tonnes, which is 0.9% higher than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 2.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.9%	0.9%	0.9%	0.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood in the rough from Libya

According to marketing research findings, Libya did not export any wood in the rough from 2017 to 2020.

Imports wood in the rough to Libya

Imports in kind, t

Libya's imports of wood in the rough have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported approximately 1 166 tonnes, representing a 61.9% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 91.6%, with an average annual decline of 56.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(59.6%)	(45.2%)	(61.9%)	(56.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Libya's wood in the rough imports were Sweden, accounting for 32.7% of imports in kind, Finland with 31.0%, and Poland at 15.3%. Together, these three countries made up 79.0% of total imports in kind during this period.

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 wood in the rough imports in monetary terms have decreased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to approximately 846 thousand US dollars, a 59.3% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 91%, with an average annual decrease of 55.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(52.5%)	(53.2%)	(59.3%)	(55.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the primary suppliers of wood in the rough to Libya in value terms were Sweden, contributing 34.2% of imports, Finland with 27.6%, and Poland at 16.8%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 78.6% of total import value during these years.

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