Palm oil imports in Libya
Libya: Palm oil imports was 4,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Palm oil imports in Libya, 2010–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Libya recorded 4,000 tonnes for palm oil imports in 2023. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
The figure is up 300.0% on the previous year and up 300.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Libya peaked at 4,000 tonnes in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2012.
Libya ranks 126th of 189 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 4,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,750 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 4,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More energy & mining data for Libya
- Fuel imports 13.1% (2019)
- Ores and metals imports 1.7% (2019)
- Ores and metals exports 0.7% (2019)
- Gas production 117.26 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 15,721 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 117.26 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 15,721 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 94.4% (2019)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 20.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 53.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Libya?
- Palm oil imports in Libya was 4,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest palm oil imports recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 4,000 tonnes in 2011.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2012.
- How does Libya rank for palm oil imports?
- Libya ranks 126th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Palm oil imports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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