Aluminium alloy rods imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported aluminium alloy rods worth $28.4 million (5.9 thousand tonnes). That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $28.4M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $22.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $23.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $14.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $13.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 780 t |
Where Libya imports aluminium alloy rods from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.79 per kg, close to the world average of $4.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya aluminium alloy rods imports (HS 7604.29): 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 7604.29: Aluminium: alloys, bars, rods and profiles, other than hollow.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium alloy rods imported by Libya?
Libya imported aluminium alloy rods worth $28.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium alloy rods to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($17.5 million), followed by Tunisia (14%) and Egypt (13%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 774% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium alloy rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.79 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium alloy rods to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $28.4 million in 2024, an increase of 820%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.2 million a year.
Does Libya also export aluminium alloy rods?
Yes. Libya exported $751 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Egypt and Germany. On balance Libya is a net importer of this product, by about $27.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium alloy rods?
The HS code for aluminium alloy rods is subheading 7604.29. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7604 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Libya, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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