Cast iron articles imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cast iron articles by Libya reached $4.9 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $4.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 672 t |
| 2020 | $773K | 174 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 780 t |
| 2018 | $287K | 94 t |
| 2017 | $594K | 92 t |
Where Libya imports cast iron articles from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (26%), China (21%), Italy (21%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+195% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.3M | 26% |
| China | $1.0M | 21% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 21% |
| Egypt | $950K | 19% |
| Thailand | $271K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $165K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $48K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $45K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $41K | 0.8% |
| India | $19K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 7325
| 7325.99 | Cast iron articles other | 40% |
| 7325.10 | Non-malleable cast iron articles | 38% |
| 7325.91 | Grinding balls | 23% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7325.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.98 per kg, 21% below the world average of $2.50, 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 cast iron articles imports (HS 7325): 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 7325: Iron or steel; cast articles.
Common questions
What is the value of cast iron articles imported by Libya?
Libya imported cast iron articles worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply cast iron articles to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (21%) and Italy (21%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 195% on the year.
What is the average import price of cast iron articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.98 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $2.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cast iron articles to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $594 thousand in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 724%. The peak was 2023 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cast iron articles?
The HS code for cast iron articles is heading 7325. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 7325.99 (40% of the value) and 7325.10 (37%).
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