Libya: Grapefruit Market 2023

Grapefruit Market Size in Libya

The Libyan grapefruit market totaled $X in 2022, rising by 4.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced slump. Grapefruit consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Grapefruit Production in Libya

In value terms, grapefruit production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of grapefruits in Libya was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately equating 2021. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The grapefruit harvested area in Libya was estimated at less than X ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Grapefruit Exports

Exports from Libya

In 2015, the amount of grapefruits exported from Libya stood at X kg, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2015 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, grapefruit exports totaled $X in 2015. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked in 2015 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X kg) was the main destination for grapefruit exports from Libya, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2015, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands was relatively modest.

From 2015 to 2015, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands was relatively modest.

Grapefruit Imports

Imports into Libya

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of grapefruits, when their volume decreased by -38.4% to X tons. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 332%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grapefruit imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports faced a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 322% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) was the main supplier of grapefruit to Libya, with a 93% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X kg), with a 1.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt stood at -30.9%.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grapefruits to Libya, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 2.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt amounted to -26.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grapefruit import price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, grapefruit import price decreased by -1.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 69%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+6.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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