Float glass sheets (standard) imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $7.2 million of float glass sheets (standard) in 2024 (14.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 130% 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 | $7.2M | 14.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 10.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $296K | 570 t |
| 2020 | $443K | 322 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $309K | 496 t |
| 2017 | $21K | 78 t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.50 per kg, close to the world average of $0.48.
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 sheets (standard) imports (HS 7005.29): 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 7005.29: Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, (other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground).
Common questions
What is the value of float glass sheets (standard) imported by Libya?
Libya imported float glass sheets (standard) worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply float glass sheets (standard) to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by China (1%) and Tanzania (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average import price of float glass sheets (standard) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.50 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of float glass sheets (standard) to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21 thousand in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for float glass sheets (standard)?
The HS code for float glass sheets (standard) is subheading 7005.29. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Libya, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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