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Libya: Date Market 2024

Date Market Size in Libya

The Libyan date market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Date consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Date Production in Libya

In value terms, date production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average date yield in Libya reduced slightly to X tons per ha, approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. The date yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The date harvested area in Libya dropped modestly to X ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The date harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Date Exports

Exports from Libya

In 2018, exports of dates from Libya surged to X tons, increasing by X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, date exports skyrocketed to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Morocco (X tons) was the main destination for date exports from Libya, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, date exports to Morocco exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mauritania (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2016 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Morocco stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritania (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

In value terms, Morocco ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for dates exports from Libya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a X% share.

From 2016 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Morocco amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average date export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last two years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2016 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Jordan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Date Imports

Imports into Libya

In 2022, imports of dates into Libya reached X tons, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, date imports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tunisia (X tons) was the main supplier of date to Libya, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Tunisia stood at X%.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dates to Libya.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Tunisia stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average date import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Tunisia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Iraq amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for dates in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2023 were Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Algeria, with a combined 41% share of global consumption. Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Sudan, India, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Tunisia and Libya lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

What are the largest producers of dates in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iran, with a combined 48% share of global production. Algeria, Iraq, Pakistan, Sudan, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia, Libya, China and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 47%.

What are the leading suppliers of dates to Libya?

In value terms, Tunisia constituted the largest supplier of dates to Libya.

What are the leading importers of dates from Libya?

In value terms, Morocco emerged as the key foreign market for dates exports from Libya, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France, with a 4.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 4% share.

What is the average export price for dates in Libya?

In 2018, the average date export price amounted to $1,670 per ton, growing by 13% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for dates in Libya?

In 2022, the average date import price amounted to $310 per ton, declining by -20.7% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the date market in Libya. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 577 - Dates

Country coverage:

Libya

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Libya
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
25. Yield, 2012–2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023