Main Industries Libya

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  • 1960

    During the 1960's, Libya's industry was very significant, however, by 1980's the industry fell behind the petroleum sector of the economy.

  • 1987

    In 1987 a major plant producing ethylene and propylene opened in a town called Ras Lanuf in Libya.

  • 1999

    In 1999, when UN sanctions were suspended foreign companies showed interest in investing in the exploration of Libya.

  • 2018

    In 2018, Libya has a huge production of Wheat(101 tons), Barley(177 tons), Corn(156 tons), and Millet(220 tons).