Aluminium rods imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported aluminium rods worth $51.7 million (11.3 thousand tonnes). That is 27% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $51.7M | 11.3K t |
| 2023 | $40.7M | 8.9K t |
| 2022 | $41.1M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $27.1M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $17.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $25.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $13.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 2.0K t |
Where Libya imports aluminium rods from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7604
| 7604.29 | Aluminium alloy rods | 55% |
| 7604.21 | Aluminium alloy hollow profiles | 36% |
| 7604.10 | Pure aluminium rods | 8.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7604.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.57 per kg, close to the world average of $4.88.
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 rods imports (HS 7604): 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: Aluminium; bars, rods and profiles.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium rods imported by Libya?
Libya imported aluminium rods worth $51.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium rods to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($30.4 million), followed by China (16%) and Tunisia (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 239% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.57 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $4.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium rods to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $51.7 million in 2024, an increase of 654%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $28.0 million a year.
Does Libya also export aluminium rods?
Yes. Libya exported $751 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Egypt and Turkey. On balance Libya is a net importer of this product, by about $51.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium rods?
The HS code for aluminium rods is heading 7604. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 7604.29 (55% of the value) and 7604.21 (36%).
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