U.S. Imports
$134.7M
U.S. Exports
$36.0M
Deficit of $98.7M (net importer)
The United States imported $134.7M/month and exported $36.0M/month with Libya as of April 2026, covering 20 product categories.
In April 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade deficit of $98.7M with Libya, importing 3.7× as much as it exported.
Libya's trade relationship with the United States has been significantly constrained by political instability and, at various points, US sanctions regimes that restricted commercial activity. Hydrocarbons — primarily crude oil — represent the overwhelming share of Libya's export capacity, but US import volumes from Libya have been minimal and irregular in recent years. Trade professionals should conduct thorough due diligence on sanctions status and counterparty risk before engaging in transactions involving Libyan-origin goods.
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Annual data from BEA | 2024
Services Exports
$217.0M
Services Imports
$52.0M
Libya has been subject to various US and UN sanctions measures over the years. Importers and exporters must consult current OFAC guidance to determine whether any restrictions apply to their specific transactions, counterparties, or commodity types before proceeding.
Libya's export base is heavily concentrated in hydrocarbons, and non-oil exports to the US are negligible. The country's ongoing political fragmentation has further limited the development of a diversified export sector, making Libya a very narrow origin for US trade purposes.
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