Aluminium ingots exports from Libya: data, top buyers and prices
Libya exported $2.5 million of aluminium ingots in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 46% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $12.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 857 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $12.7M | 7.9K t |
Product types under HS 7601
| 7601.20 | Aluminium alloy ingots | 98% |
| 7601.10 | Pure aluminium ingots | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7601.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.52 per kg, 41% below the world average of $2.57, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya aluminium ingots exports (HS 7601): 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 7601: Aluminium; unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium ingots exported by Libya?
Libya exported aluminium ingots worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 161 countries worldwide. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium ingots from Libya?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 58% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (16%) and Malaysia (16%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of aluminium ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.52 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $2.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of aluminium ingots from Libya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.7 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 81%. The peak was 2017 at $12.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium ingots?
The HS code for aluminium ingots is heading 7601. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 7601.20 (98% of the value) and 7601.10 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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