Trade between Libya and Italy declined during the first nine months of 2025, driven mainly by lower crude oil imports, official data showed. Bilateral trade totaled €6.08 billion, down more than 18% year on year. Italian imports from Libya fell sharply, while exports to Libya also edged lower. Despite the slowdown, both sides launched new economic and infrastructure projects, and Italy’s trade deficit with Libya narrowed compared with 2024.
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Libya–Italy Trade Falls in 2025
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19/01/2026
Trade between Libya and Italy declined during the first nine months of 2025, driven mainly by lower crude oil imports, official data showed. Bilateral trade totaled €6.08 billion, down more than 18% year on year. Italian imports from Libya fell sharply, while exports to Libya also edged lower. Despite the slowdown, both sides launched new economic and infrastructure projects, and Italy’s trade deficit with Libya narrowed compared with 2024.
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