Copper ingots exports from Libya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Libya exported copper ingots worth $9.3 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 754% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 214 t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $588K | 76 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 294 t |
| 2019 | $202K | 38 t |
| 2018 | $648K | 134 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 228 t |
Where Libya exports copper ingots to
One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+759% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $9.2M | 98% |
| China | $168K | 1.8% |
| Malaysia | $10K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7403
| 7403.29 | Copper alloy ingots other | 88% |
| 7403.19 | Refined copper other forms | 8.3% |
| 7403.21 | Brass ingots | 3.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7403.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.43 per kg, close to the world average of $9.12.
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 copper ingots exports (HS 7403): 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 7403: Copper; refined and copper alloys, unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of copper ingots exported by Libya?
Libya exported copper ingots worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 150 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 754% on 2023.
Which countries buy copper ingots from Libya?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 98% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by China (2%) and Malaysia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 759% on the year.
What is the average export price of copper ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.43 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $9.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of copper ingots from Libya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 715%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper ingots?
The HS code for copper ingots is heading 7403. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 7403.29 (88% of the value) and 7403.19 (8%).
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