Bed linen imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported bed linen worth $16.7 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $22.4 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 | $16.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $21.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $20.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $17.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $11.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $22.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $13.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 1.2K t |
Where Libya imports bed linen from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.8M | 59% |
| Turkey | $3.4M | 20% |
| Egypt | $3.0M | 18% |
| Italy | $99K | 0.6% |
| United States | $66K | 0.4% |
| India | $62K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $62K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $42K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $38K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $34K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6302
| 6302.32 | Polyester bed linen | 15% |
| 6302.93 | Synthetic kitchen and toilet linen | 15% |
| 6302.60 | Cotton terry towels | 15% |
| 6302.10 | Knitted bed linen | 13% |
| 6302.21 | Printed cotton bed linen | 12% |
| 6302.53 | Polyester table linen | 11% |
| 6302.22 | Printed polyester bed linen | 7.7% |
| 6302.31 | Cotton bed linen | 5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.61 per kg, close to the world average of $7.70.
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 bed linen imports (HS 6302): 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 6302: Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen.
Common questions
What is the value of bed linen imported by Libya?
Libya imported bed linen worth $16.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply bed linen to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by Turkey (20%) and Egypt (18%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of bed linen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.61 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $7.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bed linen to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $16.7 million in 2024, an increase of 104%. The peak was 2019 at $22.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for bed linen?
The HS code for bed linen is heading 6302. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 6302.32 (15% of the value) and 6302.93 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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