Fisheries is a competitive sector in Libya, but it may not represent a strategic sector in the longer run as resources may be limited and the capacity to offer jobs in line with the qualifications and expectations of Libyan nationals may be relatively weak. Potential in animal products factories, salt lakes, precious stones and minerals. The sector needs to be privatised to be more competitive. Cement refineries have promising potential, and cement factories are privatised by up to 70%. The steel industry has some potential to develop and gain in competitiveness.