Ferro-alloys imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $19.0 million of ferro-alloys in 2024 (17.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $24.0 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 | $19.0M | 17.9K t |
| 2023 | $17.1M | 14.4K t |
| 2022 | $24.0M | 13.8K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 8.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 3.3K t |
Where Libya imports ferro-alloys from
Most of the value came from India (48%), Egypt (29%), Turkey (16%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+193% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $9.2M | 49% |
| Egypt | $5.5M | 29% |
| Turkey | $3.1M | 16% |
| Italy | $886K | 4.7% |
| China | $222K | 1.2% |
| Angola | $111K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7202
| 7202.11 | High carbon ferro-manganese | 48% |
| 7202.21 | High silicon ferro-silicon | 34% |
| 7202.30 | Ferro-silico-manganese | 14% |
| 7202.19 | Low carbon ferro-manganese | 3.5% |
| 7202.50 | Ferro-silico-chromium | 0% |
| 7202.99 | Other ferro-alloys | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.06 per kg, 36% below the world average of $1.66, 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 ferro-alloys imports (HS 7202): 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 7202: Ferro-alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of ferro-alloys imported by Libya?
Libya imported ferro-alloys worth $19.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply ferro-alloys to Libya?
India was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by Egypt (29%) and Turkey (16%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 193% on the year.
What is the average import price of ferro-alloys per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.06 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $1.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ferro-alloys to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $19.0 million in 2024, an increase of 458%. The peak was 2022 at $24.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ferro-alloys?
The HS code for ferro-alloys is heading 7202. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 7202.11 (48% of the value) and 7202.21 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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