Aluminium structural sections imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported aluminium structural sections worth $24.1 million (4.6 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $24.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $24.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $20.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $15.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $15.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $9.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 620 t |
Where Libya imports aluminium structural sections from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (32%), China (25%), Italy (21%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $7.7M | 32% |
| China | $6.0M | 25% |
| Italy | $5.1M | 21% |
| Tunisia | $2.6M | 11% |
| Portugal | $1.4M | 5.8% |
| Egypt | $437K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $380K | 1.6% |
| Serbia | $178K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $101K | 0.4% |
| Slovenia | $78K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7610
| 7610.90 | Aluminium structural parts | 63% |
| 7610.10 | Aluminium doors and windows | 37% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7610.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.26 per kg, 27% below the world average of $7.18, 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 aluminium structural sections imports (HS 7610): 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 7610: Aluminium; structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts (e.g. bridges and sections, towers, lattice masts, etc) plates, rods, profiles and tubes for structures.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium structural sections imported by Libya?
Libya imported aluminium structural sections worth $24.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium structural sections to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by China (25%) and Italy (21%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 69% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium structural sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.26 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $7.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium structural sections to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $24.1 million in 2024, an increase of 674%. The peak was 2023 at $24.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium structural sections?
The HS code for aluminium structural sections is heading 7610. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 7610.90 (63% of the value) and 7610.10 (37%).
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