Information : Libya

COUNTRY NAME: Libya

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2021 (€million): 42

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2020 (€million): 48

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2019 (€million): 70

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2018(€million): 37

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2017 (€million): 93

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2016 (€million): 57

TRADE:  

For 2021, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 4,165 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of € 16.2 million to Libya

For 2020, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 3,218 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of € 10.8 million to Libya

For 2019, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 1,424 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of € 5 million to Libya

For 2018, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 3,458 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of €14.1 million to Libya.

For 2017, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 641 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of €1.6 million to Libya.

For 2016, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 2,933 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of €6.7 million to Libya.

PRODUCT: In recent years the typical products exported to Libya were as follows;

• Cheese,
• Skimmed Milk Powder,
• Whole Milk Powder,
• Butter,
• Infant Formula,
• FFP (Food preparations in powder form),
• UHT Liquid Milk.

CERTIFICATION ARRANGEMENTS: Trade in dairy products to Libya from Ireland is on the basis of the following certificate types;

• Public and Animal Health and Veterinary statements from Milk Policy Division's (MPD's) Menu of Statements.
• Applicants select from MPD's Menu of Statements to satify country requirements. However, custom and usage have set some precedents.

KEY REQUIREMENTS: Food Exports Dairy - Key Requirements (doc 37Kb) .

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

CONTACT POINTS: dairyexportcerts@agriculture.gov.ie