Cotton men's shirts imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported cotton men's shirts worth $4.0 million (424 tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.0M | 424 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 316 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 311 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 256 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 203 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 413 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 449 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 425 t |
Where Libya imports cotton men's shirts from
Turkey alone supplied 66% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.6M | 66% |
| China | $515K | 13% |
| Italy | $252K | 6.4% |
| Belgium | $176K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $158K | 4% |
| India | $104K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $50K | 1.3% |
| Cyprus | $24K | 0.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $22K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.35 per kg, 73% below the world average of $34.55, 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 cotton men's shirts imports (HS 6205.20): 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 6205.20: Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton men's shirts imported by Libya?
Libya imported cotton men's shirts worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 424 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton men's shirts to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (13%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 627% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton men's shirts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.35 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $34.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cotton men's shirts to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2023 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton men's shirts?
The HS code for cotton men's shirts is subheading 6205.20. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6205 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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