Cold-formed angle nes imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cold-formed angle nes by Libya reached $4.5 million in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 38% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.2 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 | $4.5M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $11.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 1.5K t |
Where Libya imports cold-formed angle nes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.3M | 96% |
| Saudi Arabia | $103K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $81K | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $6K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, 57% below the world average of $1.38, 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 cold-formed angle nes imports (HS 7216.91): 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 7216.91: Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, n.e.c. in heading no. 7216, cold-formed or cold-finished, from flat-rolled products.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-formed angle nes imported by Libya?
Libya imported cold-formed angle nes worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-formed angle nes to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (2%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 284% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-formed angle nes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $1.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cold-formed angle nes to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 289%. The peak was 2022 at $11.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-formed angle nes?
The HS code for cold-formed angle nes is subheading 7216.91. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
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