Goods exports in Libya
Libya: Goods exports was 37.11 billion BoP, current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Goods exports in Libya, 1977–2023
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2023, goods exports in Libya stood at 37.11 billion BoP, current US$.
The figure is down 6.6% on the previous year and down 19.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goods exports in Libya peaked at 61.95 billion BoP, current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 5.33 billion BoP, current US$, in 1998.
Libya ranks 64th of 198 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12.10 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.90 billion BoP, current US$ | 15.98 billion BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 10.86 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.65 billion BoP, current US$ | 21.92 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.47 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.33 billion BoP, current US$ | 11.35 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 27.51 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.85 billion BoP, current US$ | 61.95 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 28.97 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.76 billion BoP, current US$ | 61.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.62 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.31 billion BoP, current US$ | 39.75 billion BoP, current US$ | 4 |
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More economy & growth data for Libya
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 5.8% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 1.8% (2025)
- GDP per capita 8,634 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 2.8% (2017)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 64.40 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 8,634 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 5.31 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -22.55 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -4.25 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products -4.24 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is goods exports in Libya?
- Goods exports in Libya was 37.11 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 exports recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 61.95 billion BoP, current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest goods exports recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.33 billion BoP, current US$ in 1998.
- How does Libya rank for goods exports?
- Libya ranks 64th out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is goods exports rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.4%. 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 exports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports of goods occur when there are changes in the economic ownership of goods from residents of the compiling economy to non-residents, 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.