Brazilian exports to Libya reached USD 60.2 million in January 2025, marking a 22.3% increase compared to USD 49.2 million in the same period last year. According to Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services, the majority of these exports were food products.
The leading export to Libya was beef, generating USD 16.4 million in revenue. This represents a significant 112.9% rise from USD 7.7 million in January 2024. In a statement released on Thursday, beef industry association Abrafrigo noted that beef exports to Libya have seen substantial growth at the start of the year.
Sugar, which was not exported to Libya in January 2024, emerged as the second-largest Brazilian export to the North African nation, with sales amounting to USD 14.1 million. The rise in sugar exports highlights increasing demand from Libya for Brazilian agricultural products.
Brazilian poultry exports also showed a positive trend. Chicken meat exports rose from USD 8.8 million in January 2024 to USD 12.8 million this year. Additionally, exports of chicken offal reached USD 10.5 million, compared to USD 7.8 million in the previous year.
Coffee exports experienced growth as well, rising from USD 2.1 million in January 2024 to USD 3.3 million in January 2025, reflecting a stronger trade relationship between the two nations.
On the other hand, Libyan exports to Brazil remained minimal. The only recorded export from Libya was aluminum waste, valued at USD 49.9 thousand. There were no Libyan exports to Brazil in January 2024.
The increasing trade volume between Brazil and Libya underscores the strengthening economic ties between the two nations, particularly in the food sector, as Libya continues to rely on Brazilian imports.
