Copper cables imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported copper cables worth $3.1 million (589 tonnes). That is 1045% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $3.1M | 589 t |
| 2023 | $267K | 27 t |
| 2022 | $361K | 34 t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 151 t |
| 2020 | $63K | 7 t |
| 2019 | $608K | 173 t |
| 2018 | $126K | 11 t |
| 2017 | $660K | 106 t |
Where Libya imports copper cables from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.6M | 85% |
| Italy | $136K | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $120K | 3.9% |
| Egypt | $113K | 3.7% |
| United States | $38K | 1.2% |
| Slovenia | $30K | 1% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $9K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.20 per kg, 48% below the world average of $9.92, 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 copper cables imports (HS 7413): 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 7413: Copper; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, not electrically insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of copper cables imported by Libya?
Libya imported copper cables worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 589 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply copper cables to Libya?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Italy (4%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 572% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper cables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.20 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $9.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of copper cables to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $660 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 364%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $769 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for copper cables?
The HS code for copper cables is heading 7413. In Libya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7413.00. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7413 page.
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