Anise, coriander, cumin and fennel production in Libya
In 2024 Libya produced 1,270 t of anise, coriander, cumin and fennel, the 21st largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). The record was 1,270 t in 2021. Area harvested: 606 ha, yield 2.1 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 1,270 t
- World rank
- 21 of 31
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 1,270 t
- 2021
Anise, coriander, cumin and fennel in Libya, 2021–2024 (tonnes)
Libya compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.05%
- Yield, t/ha
- 2.1
- world 1.0 (+101%)
- kg per person
- 0.17
- world 0.33
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | North Macedonia | 1,532 | 0.06% |
| 20 | Tanzania | 1,359 | 0.05% |
| 21 | Libya | 1,270 | 0.05% |
| 22 | Australia | 1,134 | 0.04% |
| 23 | Serbia | 988 | 0.04% |
Map of world production of anise, coriander, cumin and fennel
Share of the world total; Libya is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,270 | 0.0% | 606 | 2.10 |
| 2023 | 1,270 | 0.0% | 610 | 2.08 |
| 2022 | 1,270 | 0.0% | 610 | 2.08 |
| 2021 | 1,270 | — | 610 | 2.08 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 3,549 t USD 7.4 m
- Importer rank
- 37 of 177
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of anise, coriander, cumin and fennel in Libya?
Libya produced 1,270 t in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Libya rank in the world for production of anise, coriander, cumin and fennel?
Libya ranked 21st of 31 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 78.9% of the world total.
What is the yield of anise, coriander, cumin and fennel in Libya?
2.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1,270 t from 606 ha), against a world average of 1.0 t/ha.
Does Libya export or import anise, badian, coriander, cumin, caraway, fennel and juniper berries, raw?
In 2024 Libya reported no exports and imports of 3,549 t (USD 7.4 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Libya is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.