No Result
View All Result
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
17 °c
Tripoli
17 ° Thu
20 ° Fri
21 ° Sat
17 ° Sun
  • Advertising
  • Contact
LibyaHerald
 
  • Home
  • Libya
  • Business
  • Opinion
  • Magazine
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Register
SUBSCRIBE
  • Home
  • Libya
  • Business
  • Opinion
  • Magazine
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Register
No Result
View All Result
LibyaHerald
No Result
View All Result
Home Business

Serraj PC/GNA sets 2017 US$ 10.6 bn import budget

bySami Zaptia
April 27, 2017
Reading Time: 5 mins read
A A
Serraj PC/GNA sets 2017 US$ 10.6 bn import budget

The Faiez Serraj government has allocated US$ 10.6 bn for imports in 2017 (Photo: PC/GNA).

12
SHARES
51
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

By Sami Zaptia.

The Faiez Serraj government has allocated US$ 10.6 bn for imports in 2017 (Photo: PC/GNA).
The Faiez Serraj government has allocated US$ 10.6 bn for imports in 2017 (Photo: PC/GNA).

London, 27 April 2017:

The Faiez Serraj-led Presidency Council / Government of National Accord (PC/GNA) passed a decree this week allocating US$ 10.6 bn for Libya’s total 2017 import budget.

The hard currency budget would be sold to the importer at the official Central Bank of Libya foreign exchange rate of LD 1.4 to the dollar. The budget is for both finished products and raw materials and equipment for production and industry.

The private sector is allocated the lion’s share of the import budget of US$ 6.7 bn whilst the state sector is allocated US$ 3.9 bn.

RELATED POSTS

Libya’s wheat imports increased from July 2022 to January 2023 – 86 percent imported from Russia

Economy Ministry meets meat and livestock suppliers to regulate Ramadan meat prices

 

Description Amount in US$ bn
1 Products, equipment raw materials for state sector 3.9
2 Products, equipment raw materials for private sector 6.7
Total 10.6

 

 

Within the private sector total allocation, the biggest chunk of money is given to raw materials and local production needs at US$ 1.6 bn. Within that, food production receives US$ 500 million, followed by animal feed production (US$ 420 m) and iron and steel production (US$ 400 m).

The food Price Stabilization Fund is allocated US$ 1.2 bn. This fund imports basic foods such as flour, rice, pasta, cooking oil and sells them into the market at a subsidized price. Medicines and health needs receive US$ 540 million, various food imports get US$ 450 m, wheat imports US$ 400 m and livestock and frozen foods receive US$ 300 million.

 

Private sector dollar import allocations 2017
Description Amount US $
1 Foodstuffs imported through Price Stabilization Fund 1.2 bn
2 Medicines and health needs 540 million
3 Various food products 450 m
4 Wheat 400 m
5 Livestock and frozen meats 300 m
6 Baby milk and foods and mother and child needs 280 m
7 Dairy products 120 m
8 Raw materials & equipment for local production 1,600 bn

 

 

The Serraj government has also allocated for the private sector US$ 500 million for domestic food production, US$ 420 m for animal feed production and US$ 400 m for iron and steel production.

 

 

Private sector dollar import allocations 2017
Raw materials & equipment for local production: details US $
8.1 Food production sector 500 m
8.2 Animal feed production sector 420 m
8.3 Iron and steel production sector 400 m
8.4 Cement and building materials sector 160 m
8.5 Other sectors 120 m
Total 1.6 bn

 

The internationally recognized Faiez Serraj government has allocated for the private sector US$ 340 million for clothes and shoes imports, US$ 260 m for household electrical goods and US$ 180 m for cement and paint products.

 

Private sector dollar import allocations 2017 US $
9 Clothes and shoes 340
10 Household electric goods 260
11 Reserve cover set aside for other needs 200
12 Cement & paint products 180
13 Fertilizers, seeds & agricultural products 140
14 Finished animal feed 120
15 Electrical goods 120
16 Car and HGV spare parts 120
17 Cleaning materials 100
18 Veterinary needs 100
19 Stationery and school needs 70
20 Tyres & batteries 60
Total 6.7 bn

 

 

For the state sector, the important oil and gas sector is allocated US$ 1.2 bn to maintain, repair, upgrade and increase oil production. The politically sensitive electricity sector is allocated US$ 700 m in an effort to keep electricity production going and an attempt to curtail the debilitating power cuts.

The state Medical Supply Organization (MSO) is allocated US$ 500 m to import medicines and the everyday running needs of state clinics and hospitals for the crumbling (according to WHO reports) state health sector. There is also another US$ 280 m specifically for medical equipment.

The Man-made River, supplying Libya’s drinking water from aquifers located in the country’s deep south is allocated US$ 130 m and the water and sanitation sector is also given a similar amount.

The security and military sector is allocated US$ 300 m in an effort for the Libyan state to rebuild its collapsed state security apparatus.

 

State sector dollar import allocations 2017
Description US $
1 Oil and gas sector needs 1.2 bn
2 Electricity sector needs 700 m
3 Medical Supply Organization 500 m
4 Reserve cover for state sector needs 380 m
5 Security & military needs 300 m
6 Equipment for (human) medical needs 280 m
7 Man-mad River needs 130 m
8 Water and sanitation needs 130 m
9 Transport sector 120 m
10 Social care & special needs sector 80 m
11 IT and Telecommunications 80 m
Total 3.9 bn

 

 

The decree also creates two committees, one for the state sector and one for the private sector, to monitor the process. They are headed by the Minister for Economy and they are tasked with overseeing the equal distribution of dollar allocations to all banks.

The decree also prescribes that a published database is created of all companies receiving dollar allocations showing the products they import and the approximate prices they should charge.

The decree also imposes price restrictions and distribution conditions. Companies breaking these conditions can be blacklisted and barred from receiving any further dollar allocations.

It must be noted that the Libyan business community is unhappy that the Serraj government has failed to consult them on the make-up and amounts allocated in this decree. The chairman of the Libyan Businessmen Council, Abdalla Fellah stated that the LBC was not consulted even on the make-up of the monitoring committees which he complained did not have adequate private sector representation on it.

Tags: Faiez Serrajfeaturedforeign exchange ratehard currency dollarsimport budgetimportsMinistry of EconomyPC/GNA Presidency Council Government of National Accord
Share5Tweet3Share1

Related Posts

Libyan Express Air receives its new Boeing 737 at Misrata airport
Business

Libyan Express Air receives its new Boeing 737 at Misrata airport

March 28, 2023
New South refinery to benefit Libya and all the southern region
Business

New South refinery to benefit Libya and all the southern region

March 28, 2023
Ministry of Industry discusses creation of technology and industry hub with Renewable Energy Centre
Business

Libya discusses with Chinese companies return to work

March 27, 2023
Egyptian consortium to start implementing Third Ring Road project within days: HIB head Ajaj
Business

Egyptian consortium to start implementing Third Ring Road project within days: HIB head Ajaj

March 27, 2023
Benghazi Coding Academy preparing to open to provide youth with digital skills
Business

Benghazi Coding Academy preparing to open to provide youth with digital skills

March 27, 2023
Misrata Free Zone prepares 565 hectares for use by investors for their projects
Business

Misrata Free Zone prepares 565 hectares for use by investors for their projects

March 26, 2023
Next Post
New customs import tariffs announced by Serraj-led PC/GNA

New customs import tariffs announced by Serraj-led PC/GNA

Algeria is giving Libyans hope says UN envoy

 

Advertise on LibyaHerald

Reach thousands of our site visitors daily

240 x 400px

Advertise Here
ADVERTISEMENT

Top Stories

  • Big Chefs Turkish restaurant chain opens its first branch in Tripoli – the first in Libya and Africa

    Big Chefs Turkish restaurant chain opens its first branch in Tripoli – the first in Libya and Africa

    334 shares
    Share 137 Tweet 82
  • Historic inclusive JMC 5+5 tripoli meeting – raises hope for elections and permanent peace?

    78 shares
    Share 31 Tweet 20
  • Libya discusses with Chinese companies return to work

    60 shares
    Share 24 Tweet 15
  • Al-Sahl Group opens one of the largest factory complexes in Africa

    61 shares
    Share 24 Tweet 15
  • REAoL delegation visits renewable energy firm Infinity in Cairo

    50 shares
    Share 21 Tweet 12
LibyaHerald

The Libya Herald first appeared on 17 February 2012 – the first anniversary of the Libyan Revolution. Since then, it has become a favourite go-to source on news about Libya, for many in Libya and around the world, regularly attracting millions of hits.

Recent News

Libyan Express Air receives its new Boeing 737 at Misrata airport

Akakus Oil Operations chairman remanded in custody on corruption charges

Sitemap

  • Why subscribe?
  • Terms & Conditions
  • FAQs
  • Copyright & Intellectual Property Rights
  • Subscribe now

Newsletters

    Be the first to know latest important news & events directly to your inbox.

    Sending ...

    By signing up, I agree to our TOS and Privacy Policy.

    © 2022 LibyaHerald - Powered by Sparx Solutions.

    No Result
    View All Result
    • Login
    • Sign Up
    • Cart
    • Libya
    • Business
    • Advertising
    • About us
    • BusinessEye Magazine
    • Letters
    • Features
    • Why subscribe?
    • FAQs
    • Contact

    © 2022 LibyaHerald - Powered by Sparx Solutions.

    Welcome Back!

    Sign In with Facebook
    Sign In with Linked In
    OR

    Login to your account below

    Forgotten Password? Sign Up

    Create New Account!

    Sign Up with Facebook
    Sign Up with Linked In
    OR

    Fill the forms bellow to register

    *By registering into our website, you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
    All fields are required. Log In

    Retrieve your password

    Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

    Log In
    This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.
    Are you sure want to unlock this post?
    Unlock left : 0
    Are you sure want to cancel subscription?