Artificial staple fabric imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of artificial staple fabric by Libya reached $3.0 million in 2024 (630 tonnes). That is 38% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.0 million.
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 | $3.0M | 630 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 961 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 595 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 911 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 529 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 274 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 482 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 413 t |
Product types under HS 5516
| 5516.14 | Artificial staple fabric, printed | 82% |
| 5516.22 | Artificial and filament blend, dyed | 9.6% |
| 5516.12 | Artificial staple fabric, dyed | 4.4% |
| 5516.21 | Artificial and filament blend, unbleached | 3.4% |
| 5516.23 | Artificial and filament blend, multi-coloured | 0.3% |
| 5516.11 | Artificial staple fabric, unbleached | 0.1% |
| 5516.92 | Artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) | 0.1% |
| 5516.91 | Artificial staple fabric, unbleached (other) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5516.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.82 per kg, 31% below the world average of $6.97, 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 artificial staple fabric imports (HS 5516): 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 5516: Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial staple fabric imported by Libya?
Libya imported artificial staple fabric worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 630 tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial staple fabric to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by India (6%) and Egypt (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 13% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial staple fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.82 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $6.97 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of artificial staple fabric to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2021 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial staple fabric?
The HS code for artificial staple fabric is heading 5516. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 5516.14 (82% of the value) and 5516.22 (10%).
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