Libya Halts All Agricultural Exports and Suspends Local Food Shipments
Libya's Minister of Economy and Trade Suhail Abu Shiha announced a ban on exporting all agricultural products and on shipping locally produced food until the domestic market stabilises, also prohibiting re-export of imported goods.
On Sunday, Libya's Minister of Economy and Trade Suhail Abu Shiha signed a decree that completely prohibits the export of agricultural products, allowing only dates to be shipped abroad. The same order also suspends the export of food items produced within Libya until the domestic market stabilises, and it bans the re-export of all imported goods. Authorities explained that the restrictions aim to regulate export activities and protect the availability of essential goods for the local population.
The decree is part of a series of government actions targeting foreign trade to curb shortages. No further details on enforcement or duration were provided. The policy reflects ongoing concerns about food security and market stability in the country.
