Aluminium tubes imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported aluminium tubes worth $2.4 million (574 tonnes). That is 182% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 68% 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 | $2.4M | 574 t |
| 2023 | $867K | 203 t |
| 2022 | $929K | 193 t |
| 2021 | $289K | 82 t |
| 2020 | $214K | 50 t |
| 2019 | $312K | 83 t |
| 2018 | $149K | 63 t |
| 2017 | $64K | 21 t |
Where Libya imports aluminium tubes from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7608
| 7608.20 | Aluminium: tubes and pipes, alloys | 94% |
| 7608.10 | Pure aluminium tubes | 5.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7608.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.26 per kg, 30% below the world average of $6.08, 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 tubes imports (HS 7608): 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 7608: Aluminium; tubes and pipes.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium tubes imported by Libya?
Libya imported aluminium tubes worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 574 tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 182% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium tubes to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (10%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 243% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.26 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $6.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium tubes to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $64 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $658 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium tubes?
The HS code for aluminium tubes is heading 7608. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 7608.20 (94% of the value) and 7608.10 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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