Alloy steel bars and shapes imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alloy steel bars and shapes by Libya reached $2.9 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 1938% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 76% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $144K | 62 t |
| 2022 | $137K | 61 t |
| 2021 | $8K | 2 t |
| 2020 | $68K | 27 t |
| 2019 | $51K | 25 t |
| 2018 | $47K | 15 t |
| 2017 | $55K | 9 t |
Where Libya imports alloy steel bars and shapes from
Spain alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.9M | 98% |
| China | $30K | 1% |
| Turkey | $14K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7228
| 7228.70 | Alloy steel angle | 84% |
| 7228.30 | Hot-rolled alloy steel bar | 16% |
| 7228.60 | Alloy steel bar (other) | 0.5% |
| 7228.50 | Cold-finished alloy steel bar | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7228.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.75 per kg, 48% below the world average of $1.44, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Libya alloy steel bars and shapes imports (HS 7228): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7228: Alloy steel bars, rods, shapes and sections; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or non-alloy steel.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel bars and shapes imported by Libya?
Libya imported alloy steel bars and shapes worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply alloy steel bars and shapes to Libya?
Spain was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by China (1%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel bars and shapes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $1.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of alloy steel bars and shapes to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $55 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $431 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel bars and shapes?
The HS code for alloy steel bars and shapes is heading 7228. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 7228.70 (84% of the value) and 7228.30 (16%).
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