Coated steel strips imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported coated steel strips worth $2.6 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 58% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 66% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.1 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 | $2.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $887K | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $72K | 112 t |
Where Libya imports coated steel strips from
China alone supplied 58% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 58% |
| Turkey | $862K | 34% |
| United States | $83K | 3.2% |
| Tunisia | $73K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $37K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $19K | 0.7% |
| Slovenia | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7212
| 7212.30 | Zinc-coated steel strip | 64% |
| 7212.40 | Plastic-coated steel strip | 21% |
| 7212.20 | Zinc-plated steel strip | 15% |
| 7212.10 | Tin-coated steel strip | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7212.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.75 per kg, 39% below the world average of $1.22, 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.
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The shipment records behind Libya coated steel strips imports (HS 7212): 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 7212: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of coated steel strips imported by Libya?
Libya imported coated steel strips worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated steel strips to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Turkey (34%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated steel strips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $1.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated steel strips to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $72 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated steel strips?
The HS code for coated steel strips is heading 7212. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 7212.30 (64% of the value) and 7212.40 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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