Libya Imports
Imports of goods and services BM.GSR.GNFS.CD
Libya's imports was $37.0B in 2025, ranked 74th globally. This represents a 11.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2025.
Overview
Libya's imports stood at $37.0B in 2025, a rise of +$3.7B from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $37.0B by 2025. Libya ranked 74th globally.
Libya’s import bill has risen sharply from 6,230,345,468.28 in 1977 to 37,000,880,000.00 in 2025, placing the country 74th globally and positioning it alongside peers such as Bahrain (36,944,920,212.77) and Panama (39,730,067,717.60). The upward trajectory accelerated after the early‑2000s trough of 5,024,000,000.00 in 2000, reaching an all‑time high of 42,521,000,000.00 in 2013 amid post‑revolution reconstruction and heightened demand for fuel, machinery and foodstuffs. Since that peak, imports have contracted modestly but remain well above pre‑2000 levels, reflecting persistent reliance on external supplies for both consumer goods and infrastructure projects. The 48‑year coverage shows a long‑run pattern of expanding trade openness, yet volatility persists due to political instability and fluctuating oil revenues. Continued diversification of the domestic economy and sustained investment in local manufacturing could temper future import growth, while renewed sanctions or oil price shocks would likely reverse the current upward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $39.9B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $37.0B | - | - |
| 2025 | $37.0B | +$3.7B | #74 |
| 2023 | $33.3B | +$5.4B | #100 |
| 2022 | $27.9B | +$2.5B | #99 |
| 2021 | $25.4B | +$11.1B | #105 |
| 2020 | $14.3B | −$11.0B | #94 |
| 2019 | $25.4B | +$6.5B | #110 |
| 2018 | $18.8B | +$3.7B | #100 |
| 2017 | $15.1B | +$3.6B | #96 |
| 2016 | $11.6B | −$9.5B | #96 |
| 2015 | $21.1B | −$16.8B | #113 |
| 2014 | $37.9B | −$4.6B | #125 |
| 2013 | $42.5B | +$9.9B | #124 |
| 2012 | $32.6B | +$17.0B | #121 |
| 2011 | $15.6B | −$15.1B | #103 |
| 2010 | $30.7B | +$3.6B | #124 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Libya matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Libya's imports was $37.0B in 2025. Ranked 74th globally. This represents a 11.2% increase from the previous year.
Libya's imports peaked at $42.5B in 2013.
The lowest imports in Libya was $5.0B in 2000.
Libya ranks 74th globally in imports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Libya's imports is projected to reach $37.0B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Libya's imports was approximately 37 billion ($37.0B) in 2025.
The imports of Libya in 2025 was $37.0B. This ranks 74th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_libya_imports,
title = {Libya Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/libya/imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}