Importing food commodities into Libya just got simpler. Asia & Africa General Trading FZE LLC — a Dubai-based commodity house with years of active supply into North Africa — is now offering a comprehensive range of Indian pulses, grains, and spices on CIF terms directly to Misurata Port and Benghazi Port. No middlemen. Transparent pricing. Standard export packing. Ready to discuss.
Whether you are a Libyan importer supplying wholesale markets in Tripoli, Misurata, or Benghazi, or an Algerian trader sourcing through Libya’s ports — this offer covers everything from white chickpeas and green millet to cumin, turmeric, coriander, and chilli powder in one single sourcing relationship.
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Complete Price List — CIF Misurata Port & Benghazi Port
Pulses & Grains
| Product | Specification | CIF Price |
|---|---|---|
| White Chickpeas | 42/44 count | USD 1,170 / MT |
| White Chickpeas | 58/60 count | USD 940 / MT |
| Green Millet | Standard | USD 460 / MT |
| Blanched Peanuts | 50/60 count | USD 1,590 / MT |
| Fenugreek Seeds | Export grade | USD 910 / MT |
| Coriander Seeds | Export grade | USD 1,645 / MT |
| Cumin Seeds | Export grade | USD 2,310 / MT |
Powders & Spices
| Product | Specification | CIF Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chilli Powder | Export grade | USD 1,790 / MT |
| Turmeric Powder | Export grade | USD 1,080 / MT |
| Cumin Powder | Export grade | USD 2,240 / MT |
| Curry Powder | Average grade | USD 1,010 / MT |
Packing: Standard export packing Terms: CIF Misurata / Benghazi Origin: India Prices subject to final confirmation — contact us to lock in your booking
Libya as a Food Import Market — What Every Exporter Must Know
Libya is one of North Africa’s most import-dependent food economies. With a population of approximately 7 million and minimal domestic agricultural production, Libya imports the vast majority of its food requirements — grains, pulses, cooking oils, dairy, spices, and more. The country’s import structure is dominated by Tripoli’s western wholesale market and two primary port cities:
Misurata Port has emerged as Libya’s most commercially active port since 2011. Located centrally on the Mediterranean coast, it is the primary entry point for food commodities serving the central and western Libyan market, including Tripoli. The port has modern container handling infrastructure and is preferred by traders supplying the bulk of Libya’s food import volume.
Benghazi Port serves the eastern Libyan market — covering Benghazi city, the Cyrenaica region, and overland routes to neighbouring Egypt and Chad. Despite infrastructure challenges, Benghazi remains a critical gateway for importers serving eastern Libya’s wholesale food trade.
The role of Indian food commodities in the Libyan diet
Indian-origin food products are deeply embedded in Libyan food culture. Chickpeas (hummus in Arabic) are a staple in the Libyan kitchen — consumed daily in stews, salads, and as a protein side to bread and meat dishes. Spices including cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chilli are non-negotiable ingredients across all Libyan cooking traditions, from sharba (traditional Libyan soup) to couscous and grilled meats.
Fenugreek seeds are used in Libyan bread and herbal preparations. Millet (dukhn) is a traditional grain in the Saharan and southern Libyan diet. Peanuts are a popular snack and cooking ingredient. Curry powder blends are widely used by Libya’s South Asian expatriate community and increasingly by Libyan food manufacturers producing ready-made spice blends for retail.
Product-by-Product Guide for Libyan Importers
White Chickpeas — 42/44 and 58/60 Count
White chickpeas from India are Libya’s most important pulse import. The count system refers to the number of seeds per 100 grams:
- 42/44 count — larger seed size, premium grade, ideal for retail bags and whole-chickpea dishes like chickpea stew and roasted snacks. At USD 1,170/MT CIF, this is a premium product suited to quality-conscious retail buyers and food manufacturers
- 58/60 count — smaller seed, highly competitive at USD 940/MT CIF, the most cost-effective option for high-volume buyers supplying wholesale markets. Ideal for hummus production, canned chickpea manufacturing, and bulk resale
Both grades are Indian origin, machine-cleaned, and exported in standard export packing suitable for Libyan import clearance.
Green Millet — USD 460/MT CIF
Green millet is the most affordable grain in this offer at USD 460/MT CIF — making it an exceptional value proposition for Libyan importers serving the southern and rural market where millet remains a traditional staple. It is also gaining traction as an alternative grain in animal feed formulations across North Africa.
Blanched Peanuts (50/60 Count) — USD 1,590/MT CIF
Blanched peanuts — skin-removed, heat-treated whole peanuts — are a premium food ingredient widely used in Libyan and North African confectionery, snack production, and home cooking. The 50/60 count size is the most versatile commercial grade, suitable for retail packing, peanut butter production, and food manufacturing.
Fenugreek Seeds — USD 910/MT CIF
Fenugreek (hilba) is a traditional North African and Middle Eastern ingredient used in bread, tea, herbal remedies, and spice blends. Libyan households, traditional bakeries, and herbal medicine suppliers are consistent buyers. Indian fenugreek is widely regarded as the highest-quality origin globally.
Coriander Seeds — USD 1,645/MT CIF
Coriander (kuzbara) is one of the highest-volume spice ingredients used across all North African cuisine. Libya’s food manufacturers, spice grinding operations, and wholesale spice traders consume significant quantities annually. Indian coriander — particularly from Rajasthan — is the global benchmark for aroma and oil content.
Cumin Seeds — USD 2,310/MT CIF
The CIF Misurata/Benghazi price of USD 2,310/MT for export-grade cumin is competitive for the North African market. Libyan demand for cumin (kammun) is enormous — it appears in virtually every savoury dish in Libyan cooking. We also offer cumin in powder form at USD 2,240/MT, allowing buyers to source both whole and ground cumin from a single supplier.
Powders & Spices — Ground and Ready for Retail
Chilli Powder — USD 1,790/MT CIF
Indian chilli powder is the world’s benchmark for heat intensity and colour. Used by Libyan food manufacturers producing harissa-style condiments, spice mixes, meat marinades, and retail chilli powder products. The CIF Misurata/Benghazi pricing makes Indian origin highly competitive versus other origins currently in the North African market.
Turmeric Powder — USD 1,080/MT CIF
Turmeric (kurkum) consumption in Libya and wider North Africa has surged over the past decade, driven both by traditional cooking use and growing consumer awareness of curcumin’s health properties. Libyan spice traders, food manufacturers, and pharmaceutical/nutraceutical companies are all active buyers. At USD 1,080/MT CIF, this is attractively priced Indian turmeric powder.
Cumin Powder — USD 2,240/MT CIF
Ground cumin powder is the ready-to-use retail format that commands strong shelf space in Libyan supermarkets and grocery chains. Buying cumin powder pre-ground from India eliminates the cost and complexity of in-country grinding, making this an efficient option for retailers and food manufacturers.
Curry Powder (Average Grade) — USD 1,010/MT CIF
A versatile, ready-mixed spice blend suited for food manufacturers, catering companies, and institutional buyers. At USD 1,010/MT CIF Misurata/Benghazi, this is one of the most cost-effective blended spice options available for Libyan and Algerian buyers currently in the market.
Algeria — The Adjacent Opportunity
While Libya’s Misurata and Benghazi ports are the primary CIF delivery points in this offer, Algeria represents a major secondary market that Libyan traders actively serve. Algeria is North Africa’s largest country by area and second-largest by population (approximately 46 million), with a food import sector worth billions of dollars annually.
Algerian food traders regularly source through Libya, particularly from Misurata, for goods that are then transported overland or through informal cross-border trade routes. Additionally, direct import of Indian pulses and spices into Algeria via Algiers, Oran, and Annaba ports is growing as Algerian importers diversify their sourcing away from European intermediaries.
Key Algerian demand drivers for the products in this offer:
- Chickpeas (pois chiches) are a critical ingredient in Algerian cuisine — used in couscous, chorba (traditional soup), and countless traditional dishes. Algeria is one of the Mediterranean’s largest chickpea-consuming nations
- Spice powders — turmeric, chilli, coriander, and cumin are foundational to Algerian Berber and Arabic cooking traditions; import demand is consistent and growing with population
- Fenugreek is used in traditional Algerian herbal medicine and cooking; demand is rising with renewed consumer interest in traditional remedies
- Peanuts are a major snack food and cooking ingredient, particularly in the northern and coastal regions of Algeria
Libyan intermediary traders who source CIF Misurata and re-export to Algeria by road represent a significant share of the total end-market. Asia & Africa General Trading is prepared to discuss direct CIF Algerian port pricing as well — contact us with your specific port and product requirements.
Why Source Through Asia & Africa General Trading FZE LLC
There are dozens of commodity traders in Dubai claiming to supply the North African market. Here is what makes Asia & Africa General Trading genuinely different for Libyan and Algerian buyers:
We understand North African trade realities. Libya’s import environment — with its dual banking system, letter of credit requirements, and port-by-port operational nuances — requires a supplier that has been through the process. We have. We understand what documentation Libyan customs requires, what payment instruments work, and how to coordinate shipment timing with port availability at Misurata and Benghazi.
One supplier, eleven products. In a single conversation, a Libyan importer can source white chickpeas (two sizes), green millet, blanched peanuts, fenugreek, coriander, cumin, chilli powder, turmeric, cumin powder, and curry powder — all from one invoice, one bill of lading, one contact. Consolidation across multiple SKUs in a single FCL dramatically reduces per-MT freight cost and administrative burden.
CIF pricing removes logistics risk. All pricing is CIF Misurata or Benghazi — meaning cost, insurance, and freight are all included. Libyan buyers receive goods at port without managing overseas shipping contracts. This is the preferred commercial arrangement for most North African food importers.
India-origin quality. Every product in this offer is Indian origin — the globally trusted source for pulses and spices. Indian chickpeas, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chilli powder meet international food safety standards and are accepted without controversy by Libyan and Algerian import authorities.
Standard export packing. All goods are shipped in standard export-grade packing accepted by Libyan customs — typically 25 kg or 50 kg PP bags for pulses and grains, and 25 kg bags or kraft-lined sacks for powder products.
Asia & Africa Foodstuff Trading: Two Decades of Dubai Heritage
Get in Touch
For inquiries and booking:
– WhatsApp or Call: +971 55 956 9371
– Email: sales@agro-factory.com
– Head Office: Al Ras Market, Dubai – UAE
Frequently Asked Questions — Pulses & Spices Import into Libya
Are these prices CIF to both Misurata and Benghazi?
Yes. The quoted prices cover CIF delivery to either Misurata Port or Benghazi Port. Both are included in our standard offer. Please specify your preferred port when placing your enquiry so we can confirm the exact pricing and available vessel schedule.
What is the minimum order quantity for each product?
For most products, the practical minimum for economic shipment is one metric ton; however, the most cost-effective arrangement is a full FCL (20 or 40 foot) combining multiple products. Contact us with your total requirement across all product lines and we will advise on the optimal loading plan.
Can I mix several products in one container?
Yes, and we actively encourage this. Combining chickpeas, millet, fenugreek, and spice powders in a single FCL reduces your per-MT freight cost significantly compared to shipping each product separately. Our team will prepare a consolidated loading plan and single invoice for your container.
What payment terms do you accept for Libya shipments?
We work with Letters of Credit (LC), Telegraphic Transfer (TT), and other payment structures depending on the buyer relationship and order value. Contact our team to discuss the appropriate payment instrument for your order.
Can you supply directly to Algerian ports (Algiers, Oran, Annaba)?
Yes. While the current published offer is CIF Misurata/Benghazi, we can provide CIF quotations to Algerian ports on request. Contact with your destination port, required products, and quantities for a tailored quotation.
What documents are provided with each shipment?
Standard documentation includes: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin (COO), Phytosanitary Certificate, and Certificate of Analysis (COA). Additional certificates — fumigation, health, or halal — can be arranged on request.
How long does shipment take from India to Misurata or Benghazi?
Typical transit time from Indian ports (Mundra, JNPT) to Misurata or Benghazi is approximately 18–28 days depending on vessel routing and transhipment. We provide estimated time of arrival (ETA) at booking confirmation.
Are prices fixed or subject to change?
All prices are subject to our final confirmation at time of booking — commodity prices for Indian pulses and spices fluctuate with harvest, freight rates, and currency movements. We recommend contacting us promptly to lock in the current pricing before market conditions shift.
Is Asia & Africa Foodstuff Trading a retail supplier?
No, we specialize in bulk and container-level trade only. Our minimum order quantity is one full container load.
Where is Asia & Africa General Trading located?
Our office is located in Dubai, at Al Shizawi Building – Al Ahmadiya St – Deira – Al Ras(Near Al Ras Metro Station). You can easily find us on Google Maps or contact us directly for any assistance you may need in finding us. We look forward to serving you!
More Products We Supply
Asia & Africa General Trading supplies food commodities across Africa, Asia, and the Gulf. Alongside this Libya offer, buyers can also source:
- White Refined Sugar — Al Khaleej IC45 & IC100 India origin
- Fat Filled Milk Powder (Ireland) & Fonterra Whole Milk Powder (New Zealand)
- Canned Sardines in Vegetable Oil — CIF Lome, West Africa
- Red Split Lentils Oil Polish — CIF Mombasa
- Samad Cumin Seeds FOB Mundra — Singapore & Europe grades
- Premium Chia Seeds — Paraguay Origin
- Yellow Maize for Animal Feed — Ex-Warehouse Dubai