Coated steel sheets imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported coated steel sheets worth $72.0 million (93.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 32% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% 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 | $72.0M | 93.9K t |
| 2023 | $54.6M | 56.7K t |
| 2022 | $53.3M | 46.9K t |
| 2021 | $48.3M | 38.8K t |
| 2020 | $23.6M | 33.9K t |
| 2019 | $34.2M | 51.3K t |
| 2018 | $25.8M | 30.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 9.7K t |
Where Libya imports coated steel sheets from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $49.9M | 69% |
| Turkey | $14.9M | 21% |
| Egypt | $5.9M | 8.2% |
| Morocco | $578K | 0.8% |
| Tunisia | $394K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $207K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $33K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $25K | 0% |
| Greece | $23K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7210
| 7210.70 | Plastic-coated steel sheet | 69% |
| 7210.49 | Zinc-coated steel sheet | 19% |
| 7210.90 | Other coated steel | 7.6% |
| 7210.12 | Tin-plated steel sheet thin | 2.4% |
| 7210.30 | Zinc-plated steel sheet | 1% |
| 7210.61 | Aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel | 0.4% |
| 7210.41 | Corrugated zinc-coated steel | 0% |
| 7210.11 | Tin-plated steel sheet thick | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7210.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, 22% below the world average of $0.99, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya coated steel sheets imports (HS 7210): 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 7210: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of coated steel sheets imported by Libya?
Libya imported coated steel sheets worth $72.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 93.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated steel sheets to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($49.9 million), followed by Turkey (21%) and Egypt (8%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 43% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated steel sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $0.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated steel sheets to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $72.0 million in 2024, an increase of 853%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $39.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated steel sheets?
The HS code for coated steel sheets is heading 7210. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 7210.70 (69% of the value) and 7210.49 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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