Libya: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Libya

For the third year in a row, the Libyan pulses market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, recorded a mild expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pulses Production in Libya

In value terms, pulses production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Pulses production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average pulses yield in Libya reached X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha; 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.

In 2022, the pulses harvested area in Libya shrank modestly to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. The pulses harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Libya

In 2018, overseas shipments of pulses increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports skyrocketed to $X in 2018. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for pulses exports from Libya, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden (X tons), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to India was relatively modest.

In value terms, India ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pulses exports from Libya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to India was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average pulses export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted prominent growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2018, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tunisia (X%).

Pulses Imports

Imports into Libya

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of pulses decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of pulses imports to Libya, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Libya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pulses import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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