Float glass imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of float glass by Libya reached $10.8 million in 2024 (20.5 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $10.8M | 20.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 18.2K t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 14.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $978K | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $827K | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $384K | 1.3K t |
Where Libya imports float glass from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 90% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $9.7M | 90% |
| China | $751K | 6.9% |
| Belgium | $141K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $56K | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $41K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $34K | 0.3% |
| Tanzania | $30K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $30K | 0.3% |
| Nigeria | $20K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7005
| 7005.29 | Float glass sheets (standard) | 67% |
| 7005.21 | Colored float glass sheets | 24% |
| 7005.10 | Float glass with coating | 8.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, close to the world average of $0.55.
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 float glass imports (HS 7005): 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 7005: Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked.
Common questions
What is the value of float glass imported by Libya?
Libya imported float glass worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply float glass to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by China (7%) and Belgium (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 221% on the year.
What is the average import price of float glass per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of float glass to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $384 thousand in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $11.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for float glass?
The HS code for float glass is heading 7005. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 7005.29 (67% of the value) and 7005.21 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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