Libya ranked as the world’s fifth-largest importer of Turkish gold and jewelry over the past year, with imports valued at more than $350 million, according to data released by Turkey’s Anadolu Agency on January 11, 2026. Turkish jewelry exports to Libya reached about $356.2 million, underscoring resilient demand despite Libya’s prolonged economic and political headwinds.
The sustained appetite for Turkish gold is attributed to consumer preferences, investment behavior, and gold’s enduring role as a safe store of value amid uncertainty.
The data also highlight the continued global expansion of Turkey’s jewelry sector, with European and Gulf markets driving significant growth. Switzerland recorded the largest increase in imports, leveraging its position as a global gold hub, while the United Arab Emirates maintained strong performance as a regional center for gold and luxury trade.
