Libya: Chili And Pepper Market 2024

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Libya

The Libyan chili and pepper market dropped modestly to $X in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Chili and pepper consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Production in Libya

In value terms, chili and pepper production fell slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in Libya dropped to X tons per ha in 2023, which is down by X% compared with 2022. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then reduced in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of chilies and peppers (green) production in Libya dropped to X ha, with a decrease of X% on 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chili and pepper production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Libya

In 2023, after five years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of chilies and peppers (green), when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports posted pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports stood at $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tunisia (X tons) was the main destination for chili and pepper exports from Libya, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Tunisia totaled X%.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for chilies and peppers (green) exports from Libya.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Tunisia stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average chili and pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Tunisia amounted to X% per year.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Libya

In 2023, the amount of chilies and peppers (green) imported into Libya skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by X% on 2022 figures. In general, imports, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Tunisia (X tons) was the main supplier of chili and pepper to Libya, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Tunisia totaled X%.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chilies and peppers (green) to Libya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Tunisia stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average chili and pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, chili and pepper import price increased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Tunisia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform