Car tires imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $67.3 million of car tires in 2024 (24.7 thousand tonnes). That is 34% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $102.2 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 | $67.3M | 24.7K t |
| 2023 | $102.2M | 37.7K t |
| 2022 | $62.0M | 21.0K t |
| 2021 | $64.6M | 23.7K t |
| 2020 | $26.8M | 10.7K t |
| 2019 | $78.4M | 17.4K t |
| 2018 | $57.4M | 20.6K t |
| 2017 | $29.3M | 11.9K t |
Where Libya imports car tires from
China alone supplied 76% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $51.0M | 76% |
| South Korea | $7.1M | 11% |
| Thailand | $3.5M | 5.2% |
| Japan | $2.6M | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $807K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $165K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $25K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.72 per kg, 47% below the world average of $5.18, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya car tires imports (HS 4011.10): 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 4011.10: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars).
Common questions
What is the value of car tires imported by Libya?
Libya imported car tires worth $67.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply car tires to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($51.0 million), followed by South Korea (11%) and Thailand (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average import price of car tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.72 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $5.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of car tires to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.3 million in 2017 to $67.3 million in 2024, an increase of 129%. The peak was 2023 at $102.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $61.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for car tires?
The HS code for car tires is subheading 4011.10. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
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