Floating structures imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported floating structures worth $2.4 million (255 tonnes). That is 263% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.5 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 | $2.4M | 255 t |
| 2023 | $664K | 44 t |
| 2022 | $148K | 8 t |
| 2021 | $393K | 18 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 376 t |
| 2019 | $287K | 12 t |
| 2018 | $340K | 22 t |
| 2017 | $577K | 26 t |
Where Libya imports floating structures from
The largest suppliers were Japan (42%), Turkey (26%), Egypt (24%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.0M | 42% |
| Turkey | $615K | 26% |
| Egypt | $570K | 24% |
| China | $58K | 2.4% |
| Bulgaria | $53K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $44K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $36K | 1.5% |
| United States | $9K | 0.4% |
| France | $6K | 0.2% |
| Tunisia | $5K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8907
| 8907.90 | Floating structures (other) | 99% |
| 8907.10 | Inflatable rafts | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.44 per kg, close to the world average of $9.62.
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 floating structures imports (HS 8907): 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 8907: Boats, floating structures, other (for e.g. rafts, tanks, coffer-dams, landing stages, buoys and beacons).
Common questions
What is the value of floating structures imported by Libya?
Libya imported floating structures worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 255 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 263% on 2023.
Which countries supply floating structures to Libya?
Japan was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Turkey (26%) and Egypt (24%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 256% on the year.
What is the average import price of floating structures per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.44 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of floating structures to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $577 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 318%. The peak was 2020 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for floating structures?
The HS code for floating structures is heading 8907. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8907.90 (99% of the value) and 8907.10 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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