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As of 2022, Libya's total merchandise exports were valued at approximately **US\$38.09 billion**, reflecting a significant increase from the previous year. The country's export portfolio is heavily dominated by the energy sector, particularly crude oil and petroleum products.([Macrotrends][1], [World's Top Exports][2]) ### 🇱🇾 Top 20 Export Products of Libya (2022) | Rank | Product Category | Export Value (USD) | Share of Total Exports | | | ---- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------ | ---------------------- | -------------------------- | | 1 | **Crude petroleum oils** | \$35.1 billion | 92.2% | | | 2 | **Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons** | \$1.2 billion | 3.1% | | | 3 | **Refined petroleum oils** | \$0.9 billion | 2.4% | | | 4 | **Iron and steel** | \$0.3 billion | 0.8% | | | 5 | **Organic chemicals** | \$0.2 billion | 0.5% | | | 6 | **Aluminum and articles thereof** | \$0.1 billion | 0.3% | | | 7 | **Plastics and articles thereof** | \$0.1 billion | 0.3% | | | 8 | **Electrical machinery and equipment** | \$0.05 billion | 0.1% | | | 9 | **Machinery and mechanical appliances** | \$0.04 billion | 0.1% | | | 10 | **Cement** | \$0.03 billion | 0.08% | | | 11 | **Edible fruits and nuts** | \$0.02 billion | 0.05% | | | 12 | **Vegetables** | \$0.02 billion | 0.05% | | | 13 | **Fish and crustaceans** | \$0.01 billion | 0.03% | | | 14 | **Salt; sulfur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement** | \$0.01 billion | 0.03% | | | 15 | **Beverages, spirits and vinegar** | \$0.01 billion | 0.03% | | | 16 | **Pharmaceutical products** | \$0.005 billion | 0.01% | | | 17 | **Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp** | \$0.005 billion | 0.01% | | | 18 | **Textiles and textile articles** | \$0.004 billion | 0.01% | | | 19 | **Footwear, gaiters and the like** | \$0.003 billion | 0.008% | | | 20 | **Miscellaneous manufactured articles** | \$0.002 billion | 0.005% | ([World's Top Exports][2]) | *Note: The above figures are approximations based on available trade data.* ### 🌍 Top Export Destinations Libya's primary export partners in 2022 included: * **Italy**: \$8.34 billion (21.9% of total exports) * **China**: \$7.5 billion (19.7%) * **Spain**: \$4.7 billion (12.3%) * **Germany**: \$3.2 billion (8.4%) * **France**: \$2.9 billion (7.6%) These figures highlight Libya's strong trade relationships, particularly with European and Asian countries. The country's export economy is heavily reliant on the energy sector, making it susceptible to fluctuations in global oil prices. If you need more detailed information on specific export categories or trade partners, feel free to ask! [1]: https://www.macrotrends.net/global-metrics/countries/LBY/libya/exports?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Libya Exports 1990-2025 - Macrotrends" [2]: https://www.worldstopexports.com/libyas-top-10-exports/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Libya’s Top 10 Exports - World's Top Exports"