Goods imports in Libya
Libya: Goods imports was 23.23 billion BoP, current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Goods imports in Libya, 1977–2023
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for goods imports in Libya is 23.23 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 18.1% on the previous year and down 31.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goods imports in Libya peaked at 34.05 billion BoP, current US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, 4.13 billion BoP, current US$, in 2000.
Libya ranks 78th of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.45 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.93 billion BoP, current US$ | 8.65 billion BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 8.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.43 billion BoP, current US$ | 14.56 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.45 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.30 billion BoP, current US$ | 8.43 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.81 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.13 billion BoP, current US$ | 22.00 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.30 billion BoP, current US$ | 8.67 billion BoP, current US$ | 34.05 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.25 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.15 billion BoP, current US$ | 23.23 billion BoP, current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 75 Costa Rica 24.44 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 76 Estonia 24.37 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 77 Jordan 23.95 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 79 Kenya 22.18 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 80 Bahrain 20.67 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 81 Ethiopia 19.63 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Libya
- Exports of goods and services 71.7% (2025)
- Services, value added 68.67 billion current LCU (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 77.5% (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 34.49 billion current US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 182.99 billion current LCU (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 22.63 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 19.1% (2025)
- Services, value added 12.94 billion current US$ (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 73.2% (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 8.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is goods imports in Libya?
- Goods imports in Libya was 23.23 billion BoP, current US$ in 2023, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest goods imports recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 34.05 billion BoP, current US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest goods imports recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.13 billion BoP, current US$ in 2000.
- How does Libya rank for goods imports?
- Libya ranks 78th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is goods imports rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Goods imports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods occur when there are changes in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.