Social commerce is rapidly reshaping retail in Libya, blending social media and e-commerce to enhance shopping experiences. Here are the top 10 platforms dominating the Libyan market in 2026.
With 78% of Libyans using Facebook regularly in 2026, Facebook Marketplace remains the top social commerce platform, facilitating over 65% of online transactions.
Instagram Shops have seen a 45% growth, with 53% of users engaging in shopping activities, making it the second most popular social commerce platform.
WhatsApp Business accounts for 42% of social commerce transactions, providing direct communication channels between buyers and sellers.
TikTok Shopping has surged by 60%, with 38% of Libyan youth actively purchasing through TikTok in 2026.
Snapchat's commerce features are used by 25% of the younger demographic, driving 18% of social-based sales.
Twitter's Shop Tabs are utilized by 15% of users, contributing to 8% of the overall social commerce volume.
Pinterest sees a 30% increase in shopping activity, with 12% of Libyans leveraging it for product discovery and purchases.
Telegram Shops account for 10% of social commerce transactions, favored for private and group buying options.
Although less popular, VK Marketplace has a niche user base of 5%, generating 3% of social commerce sales.
LinkedIn's shop features are emerging, with 2% of professional users experimenting with B2B social commerce.
Social commerce in Libya is booming, driven by high social media engagement and innovative platform features. Businesses that leverage these platforms effectively are poised for substantial growth in 2026.
A: Facebook Marketplace remains the most popular, with 78% of Libyan users engaging in social shopping activities.
A: Younger audiences predominantly use TikTok Shopping and Instagram Shops, with high engagement rates and rising purchase activity.
A: With continued growth in social media use, social commerce is expected to become the primary online shopping channel for many Libyans by 2026.