Cement and concrete imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $5.1 million of cement and concrete in 2024 (10.2 thousand tonnes). That is 35% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.8 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 | $5.1M | 10.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 34.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 20.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 10.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $850K | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $453K | 1.2K t |
Where Libya imports cement and concrete from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), India (19%), Turkey (18%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
Product types under HS 6810
| 6810.99 | Concrete products (other) | 53% |
| 6810.19 | Concrete tiles and pavers | 32% |
| 6810.11 | Concrete blocks | 11% |
| 6810.91 | Prefabricated concrete elements | 5.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6810.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.50 per kg, close to the world average of $0.43.
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 cement and concrete imports (HS 6810): 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 6810: Cement, concrete or artificial stone; whether or not reinforced, articles thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of cement and concrete imported by Libya?
Libya imported cement and concrete worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply cement and concrete to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by India (19%) and Turkey (18%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of cement and concrete per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.50 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $0.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cement and concrete to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $453 thousand in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cement and concrete?
The HS code for cement and concrete is heading 6810. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 6810.99 (53% of the value) and 6810.19 (31%).
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