Copper tubes imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of copper tubes by Libya reached $4.6 million in 2024 (359 tonnes). Value rose 48% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 61% 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 | $4.6M | 359 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 267 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 362 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 162 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 191 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 180 t |
| 2018 | $464K | 67 t |
| 2017 | $168K | 22 t |
Where Libya imports copper tubes from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (34%), China (31%), Italy (25%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+151% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.6M | 34% |
| China | $1.4M | 31% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 26% |
| Austria | $139K | 3% |
| Uzbekistan | $104K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $91K | 2% |
| Tunisia | $65K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.5% |
| India | $15K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $10K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7411
| 7411.10 | Copper: tubes and pipes, of refined copper | 86% |
| 7411.22 | Cupronickel tubes | 11% |
| 7411.29 | Copper alloy tubes other | 2.5% |
| 7411.21 | Brass tubes and pipes | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7411.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.90 per kg, 21% above the world average of $10.65. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 tubes imports (HS 7411): 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 7411: Copper tubes and pipes.
Common questions
What is the value of copper tubes imported by Libya?
Libya imported copper tubes worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 359 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper tubes to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (31%) and Italy (25%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 974% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.90 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $10.65 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 tubes to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $168 thousand in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper tubes?
The HS code for copper tubes is heading 7411. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 7411.10 (86% of the value) and 7411.22 (11%).
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