Ceramic floor and wall tiles imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported ceramic floor and wall tiles worth $132.4 million (241.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $203.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $132.4M | 241.7K t |
| 2023 | $175.3M | 351.1K t |
| 2022 | $137.4M | 337.9K t |
| 2021 | $92.5M | 263.7K t |
| 2020 | $52.5M | 162.6K t |
| 2019 | $203.2M | 395.1K t |
| 2018 | $37.0M | 128.6K t |
| 2017 | $22.7M | 92.1K t |
Where Libya imports ceramic floor and wall tiles from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (36%), India (32%), Spain (19%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $47.4M | 36% |
| India | $41.9M | 32% |
| Spain | $25.7M | 19% |
| Italy | $6.8M | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $4.0M | 3.1% |
| Tunisia | $2.7M | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.9M | 1.5% |
| China | $1.1M | 0.8% |
| Germany | $540K | 0.4% |
| Bulgaria | $171K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6907
| 6907.21 | Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) | 81% |
| 6907.22 | Ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) | 12% |
| 6907.23 | Ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) | 6.4% |
| 6907.40 | Ceramic trim and finishing pieces | 0.3% |
| 6907.30 | Ceramic mosaic tiles and cubes | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, close to the world average of $0.51.
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 ceramic floor and wall tiles imports (HS 6907): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 6907: Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; ceramic mosaic cubes and the like, whether or not on a backing; finishing ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic floor and wall tiles imported by Libya?
Libya imported ceramic floor and wall tiles worth $132.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 241.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic floor and wall tiles to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($47.4 million), followed by India (32%) and Spain (19%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 163% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic floor and wall tiles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $0.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.7 million in 2017 to $132.4 million in 2024, an increase of 482%. The peak was 2019 at $203.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $106.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles?
The HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles is heading 6907. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 6907.21 (81% of the value) and 6907.22 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX rebuilds Libya trade from the customs records of its trading partners, so the companies shipping to and from it are visible. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
World ceramic floor and wall tiles trade: top importers and exporters
Ceramic floor and wall tiles product types in Libya
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.