Copper scrap exports from Libya: data, top buyers and prices
Libya exported $128.4 million of copper scrap in 2024 (17.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $128.4M | 17.4K t |
| 2023 | $139.8M | 22.1K t |
| 2022 | $145.9M | 19.9K t |
| 2021 | $143.0M | 20.0K t |
| 2020 | $100.3M | 21.0K t |
| 2019 | $62.0M | 12.5K t |
| 2018 | $99.4M | 19.0K t |
| 2017 | $82.1M | 19.1K t |
Where Libya exports copper scrap to
Turkey alone took 90% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+384% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $115.3M | 90% |
| China | $6.1M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $3.8M | 3% |
| India | $1.5M | 1.2% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $276K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.36 per kg, close to the world average of $6.44.
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 scrap exports (HS 7404): 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 7404: Copper; waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of copper scrap exported by Libya?
Libya exported copper scrap worth $128.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy copper scrap from Libya?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 90% of the value ($115.3 million), followed by China (5%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 790% on the year.
What is the average export price of copper scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.36 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $6.44 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 scrap from Libya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $82.1 million in 2017 to $128.4 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2022 at $145.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $112.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper scrap?
The HS code for copper scrap is heading 7404. In Libya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7404.00. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7404 page.
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