Ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) worth $8.5 million (17.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 70% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $28.3 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 | $8.5M | 17.4K t |
| 2023 | $28.3M | 80.1K t |
| 2022 | $25.0M | 101.4K t |
| 2021 | $24.0M | 79.1K t |
| 2020 | $15.7M | 51.5K t |
| 2019 | $19.6M | 70.9K t |
| 2018 | $10.3M | 38.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 31.9K t |
Where Libya imports ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) from
The largest suppliers were India (27%), Spain (17%), Egypt (16%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.3M | 27% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 17% |
| Egypt | $1.4M | 16% |
| Tunisia | $1.3M | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 12% |
| China | $472K | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $334K | 3.9% |
| Italy | $213K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.49 per kg, close to the world average of $0.47.
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 floor and wall tiles (porous) imports (HS 6907.23): 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 6907.23: Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight over 10%.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) imported by Libya?
Libya imported ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) to Libya?
India was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Spain (17%) and Egypt (16%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 97% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.49 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2023 at $28.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous)?
The HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) is subheading 6907.23. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6907 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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