Export Cane & beet sugar from Pakistan to Libya
Libya has not published recent import figures for cane & beet sugar (HS 1701), so we estimate the market from what Pakistan and India sell there: US$276M in 2025. Pakistan supplied US$0K and India US$276M.
Because the market size is an estimate, treat the score as a rough guide. Pakistan's total sales to Libya grew 70% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Libya rates 78 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 10th of 64 markets for this product. Next step: check demand directly with importers or through a trade office before committing to samples or a trade fair, and list cane & beet sugar so buyers in Libya can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 78/100 (Top opportunity)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0M
- From India (2025)
- US$275.63M
- Market size
- US$275.63M (estimated)
- Check before you export
- Libya has not published recent import statistics to UN Comtrade, and political divisions affect payments and port access.
- Check before you export
- Many buyers work through traders and distributors. Agree payment terms in advance and use letters of credit or trade insurance where possible.
How much cane & beet sugar does Libya import?
Libya has not reported recent import figures for HS 1701. Based on Pakistan's and India's sales, the market is at least US$276M a year.
Does Pakistan export cane & beet sugar to Libya?
Pakistan reported no exports of cane & beet sugar to Libya in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Libya for cane & beet sugar?
India leads: US$276M against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$276M.
How can I start exporting cane & beet sugar to Libya?
Confirm your HS code, check Libya's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Libya as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Libya Global Trade profile explain the next steps.