Ceramic building bricks imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported ceramic building bricks worth $3.0 million (5.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 49% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.9 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 | $3.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 8.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $564K | 973 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 7.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 24.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 11.5K t |
| 2017 | $540K | 570 t |
Product types under HS 6904
| 6904.90 | Ceramic flooring blocks and tiles | 63% |
| 6904.10 | Clay building bricks | 37% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.58 per kg, 115% above the world average of $0.27. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 ceramic building bricks imports (HS 6904): 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 6904: Ceramic building bricks, floor blocks, support or filler tiles and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic building bricks imported by Libya?
Libya imported ceramic building bricks worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic building bricks to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Egypt (38%) and Tunisia (5%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of ceramic building bricks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024, 115% above the world average of $0.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ceramic building bricks to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $540 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 454%. The peak was 2023 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic building bricks?
The HS code for ceramic building bricks is heading 6904. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 6904.90 (63% of the value) and 6904.10 (37%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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