Aluminium cables imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium cables by Libya reached $57.2 million in 2024 (13.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 192 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 700% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 59% 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 | $57.2M | 13.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $14.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $699K | 179 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 731 t |
Where Libya imports aluminium cables from
Egypt alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $48.2M | 84% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.0M | 8.7% |
| Turkey | $2.9M | 5% |
| Italy | $789K | 1.4% |
| China | $238K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $151K | 0.3% |
| United States | $59K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7614
| 7614.90 | Aluminium: stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated), other than steel core | 88% |
| 7614.10 | Aluminium steel-cored cables | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7614.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.33 per kg, close to the world average of $3.90.
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 aluminium cables imports (HS 7614): 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 7614: Aluminium; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated).
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium cables imported by Libya?
Libya imported aluminium cables worth $57.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 192 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 700% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium cables to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($48.2 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (9%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 289% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium cables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.33 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $3.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium cables to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $57.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium cables?
The HS code for aluminium cables is heading 7614. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 7614.90 (88% of the value) and 7614.10 (12%).
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