Cotton men's trousers imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $21.7 million of cotton men's trousers in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $36.1 million.
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 | $21.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $23.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $21.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $18.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $17.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $36.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $31.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $19.9M | 1.8K t |
Where Libya imports cotton men's trousers from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), Turkey (45%), Italy (3%).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.90 per kg, 62% below the world average of $23.25, 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 trousers imports (HS 6203.42): 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 6203.42: Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton men's trousers imported by Libya?
Libya imported cotton men's trousers worth $21.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton men's trousers to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by Turkey (45%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 440% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton men's trousers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.90 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $23.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton men's trousers to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.9 million in 2017 to $21.7 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2019 at $36.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton men's trousers?
The HS code for cotton men's trousers is subheading 6203.42. 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 6203 page.
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