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Carbon steel line pipe imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices

Imports of carbon steel line pipe by Libya reached $2.8 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 246% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 98% a year on average.

Annual imports
$2.8M
+246% on prior year
Quantity
2.5K t
~$1.13 per kg
World rank
57th
of 185 countries
Supplier countries
5
0.2% of world imports
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Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .

Imports by year, 2017-2024

$0K$712K$1.4M$2.1M$2.8M20172018201920202021202220232024

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Year by year

YearValueQuantity
2024$2.8M2.5K t
2023$823K191 t
2022$254K77 t
2021$19K10 t
2020$8K4 t
2019$743K442 t
2018$26K17 t
2017$24K24 t

Where Libya imports carbon steel line pipe from

The largest suppliers were India (45%), Turkey (39%), China (16%).

Share by partner country, 2024≥25%10-25%3-10%1-3%<1%
Supplier countryValueShare
India$1.3M45%
Turkey$1.1M39%
China$443K16%
South Korea$6K0.2%
Egypt$3K0.1%

Average import price per kg

The average declared value was about $1.13 per kg, 25% below the world average of $1.50, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.

Libya
$1.13/kg
World average
$1.50/kg

Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.

Beyond the public totals

Who is behind these numbers in Libya?

The shipment records behind Libya carbon steel line pipe imports (HS 7306.19): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.

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About this data

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 7306.19: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (other than of stainless steel or seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.

Straight answers

Common questions

What is the value of carbon steel line pipe imported by Libya?

Libya imported carbon steel line pipe worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 246% on 2023.

Which countries supply carbon steel line pipe to Libya?

India was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Turkey (39%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.

What is the average import price of carbon steel line pipe per kg?

The average declared import value was about $1.13 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $1.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.

How have imports of carbon steel line pipe to Libya changed since 2017?

Imports went from $24 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $593 thousand a year.

What is the HS code for carbon steel line pipe?

The HS code for carbon steel line pipe is subheading 7306.19. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 page.

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